Network Ports Explained

Published 2022-07-18
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What is a port? What are port numbers? A port is a logical connection that is used by programs
and services to exchange information. It specifically determines which program or service on a computer or server that is going to be used..whether that is pulling up a web page, using an FTP service, accessing email and so on.

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Topics Include:
What is a Port?: 00:00
IP addresses vs Ports: 00:47
Common Port Example: 01:36
Netstat: 02:55
Port Numbers: 05:00
Final Example: 07:48

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  • It's worth adding that the limitation of 65,535 ports has nothing to do with memory or OS constraints, but rather merely reflects the fact that the TCP protocol allows only 16 bits which can be used to encode a port number.
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