Port 8162
lpar2rrd · TCP/UDP
| Range | Registered port (1024–49151) |
|---|---|
| Protocol | TCP/UDP |
| Service | lpar2rrd |
| Registered | 2013-08-14 |
Frequently asked questions
What is port 8162 used for?
Port 8162 is registered with the IANA for lpar2rrd (TCP/UDP). Description: LPAR2RRD client server communication; Reserved.
Is port 8162 a well-known port?
No. Port 8162 is in the range 1024–49151 (registered or user ports). Ordinary programs may open it without root privileges.
How do I check whether port 8162 is open?
Locally on Linux with ss -tulpn | grep ':8162\b', on Windows with netstat -ano | findstr :8162. To test a remote host use Test-NetConnection <host> -Port 8162 in PowerShell or nc -zv <host> 8162 on Linux/macOS.
How do I open port 8162 in the firewall?
Ubuntu/Debian (ufw): sudo ufw allow 8162/tcp. Fedora/RHEL (firewalld): sudo firewall-cmd --add-port=8162/tcp --permanent, then firewall-cmd --reload. Windows (PowerShell as administrator): New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "Port 8162" -Direction Inbound -Protocol TCP -LocalPort 8162 -Action Allow.
IANA registry entries
| Protocol | Service | Description (IANA) |
|---|---|---|
| TCP | lpar2rrd | LPAR2RRD client server communication |
| UDP | – | Reserved |