Identify the administration port number

The connector service uses a TCP port to host the administration web service. If you intend to access the web service from a remote host, all firewalls between the remote host and connector host must permit a browser on the remote host to open a connection to the web service. For example, if Windows firewall is enabled on the connector host, configure Windows firewall to allow access to the configured web service port from approved remote hosts.

Determine an unused TCP port for the web service before installing the connector software. You are prompted to enter this port number during installation.

1. Open a command prompt and enter: netstat -a -n -p TCP | find "LISTENING"

   The tool displays only TCP ports that are currently in use.

   

2. View the last set of numbers in the second column to determine ports that are in use.

   For example, the preceding figure shows that ports 80, 135, 445, and so on are in use. The default port 5460 is available, or you can choose another unused port. Since default and other well-known ports can be the targets of cyber attacks, choosing a non-default port can provide an additional defense.