Port 5421
netsupport2 · TCP/UDP
| Range | Registered port (1024–49151) |
|---|---|
| Protocol | TCP/UDP |
| Service | netsupport2 |
Frequently asked questions
What is port 5421 used for?
Port 5421 is registered with the IANA for netsupport2 (TCP/UDP). Description: Net Support 2.
Is port 5421 a well-known port?
No. Port 5421 is in the range 1024–49151 (registered or user ports). Ordinary programs may open it without root privileges.
How do I check whether port 5421 is open?
Locally on Linux with ss -tulpn | grep ':5421\b', on Windows with netstat -ano | findstr :5421. To test a remote host use Test-NetConnection <host> -Port 5421 in PowerShell or nc -zv <host> 5421 on Linux/macOS.
How do I open port 5421 in the firewall?
Ubuntu/Debian (ufw): sudo ufw allow 5421/tcp. Fedora/RHEL (firewalld): sudo firewall-cmd --add-port=5421/tcp --permanent, then firewall-cmd --reload. Windows (PowerShell as administrator): New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "Port 5421" -Direction Inbound -Protocol TCP -LocalPort 5421 -Action Allow.
IANA registry entries
| Protocol | Service | Description (IANA) |
|---|---|---|
| TCP | netsupport2 | Net Support 2 |
| UDP | netsupport2 | Net Support 2 |