Port 42508
candp · TCP/UDP
| Range | Registered port (1024–49151) |
|---|---|
| Protocol | TCP/UDP |
| Service | candp |
| Registered | 2005-09 |
Frequently asked questions
What is port 42508 used for?
Port 42508 is registered with the IANA for candp (TCP/UDP). Description: Computer Associates network discovery protocol.
Is port 42508 a well-known port?
No. Port 42508 is in the range 1024–49151 (registered or user ports). Ordinary programs may open it without root privileges.
How do I check whether port 42508 is open?
Locally on Linux with ss -tulpn | grep ':42508\b', on Windows with netstat -ano | findstr :42508. To test a remote host use Test-NetConnection <host> -Port 42508 in PowerShell or nc -zv <host> 42508 on Linux/macOS.
How do I open port 42508 in the firewall?
Ubuntu/Debian (ufw): sudo ufw allow 42508/tcp. Fedora/RHEL (firewalld): sudo firewall-cmd --add-port=42508/tcp --permanent, then firewall-cmd --reload. Windows (PowerShell as administrator): New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "Port 42508" -Direction Inbound -Protocol TCP -LocalPort 42508 -Action Allow.
IANA registry entries
| Protocol | Service | Description (IANA) |
|---|---|---|
| TCP | candp | Computer Associates network discovery protocol |
| UDP | candp | Computer Associates network discovery protocol |