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Yes and no. It depends on the reasons for opening a port.
Yes - You can open ports on your router if you have specific software that run on your computer that need that port opened. Some programs like UTorrent, games, or home made servers require some ports opened. While these programs are generally safe to have opened ports associated with them, anything is possible when it comes to attacks. Usually, software companies will try update their programs to make it more secure with the knowledge that you have an open port on your computer. Also, that open port is only going to be used by the specified software that needs it.
No - You don't want to open a lot of ports, it gives a person more chances to get onto your computer. It weakens the security of your computer and increases your chance of an attack. But if done correct, you can open ports that will be used by specific programs and be generally safe.
Think of it as unlocking and locking doors in your house. The more doors you unlocked, the higher a chance someone will try a door and it will just let him/her in. On the other hand, if you have a door that you use very frequently throughout the day, you might leave it unlocked.
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What is it called when a router is configured to open or close certain port so they can or cannot be used?
Port Filtering
How do you open your UDP ports 123456 and 50001 on your router or firewall?
Port 123456 does not exist. To open port 50001 you need to change settings for your port routing tables. Without knowing the exact model of your router it's virtually impossible to help you.
How can you open a computer to all incoming connections for purposes of a game or web server when networked behind a router without changing the router configuration?
You cannot. For a game to work properly, it must have a path from the server to the client program running on your computer. You can configure your computer to be wide open without changing the router settings, but if the router is blocking the port(s) you need, there's no way to get around it without adjusting the router settings.
How do you port forward in pacenet?
You have to setup a router and open the ports in the router for this purpose. But Pacenet have blocked many ports so you can go to their local office and ask them to open the ports.
What is the port used to initially configure a router?
COM port is used to configure a router but you can also get a COM port to USB port adapter which can configure a router using a USB port.
Why is port 1050 on my computer open?
I can think of two possibilities. I assume since you are asking specifically about Port 1050, that you have a software firewall or a NAT based firewall. Taking a leap into the darkness, is your router by any chance the Netcomm NB5Plus4W as that has a manufacturing defect that causes the port to be open. See the guide guide for port forwarding to close your port if this is your router. http://randompastime.blogspot.com/2010/01/netcomm-nb5plus4w-router-port-1050-open.html It could be malware opening up your port or it could be your firewall.
How do you setup port forwarding on Beetel 450BXi adsl2 plus router?
not open home page
What is is called when a router is configured to open or close certain ports so they can or cannot be used?
Port Filtering
What is it called when a router is configured to open or close certain ports so they can or cannot be used.?
Port Filtering
What is a management port on a router?
FastEthernet Port Serial Port
How do you block a website with Beetel router?
You will open the router on a webpage and input your information. Go to the Advanced tab and then go to Port. You can then create a user rule to block a website.
Can a router be used for USB printer?
Yes, you plug the USB port of the printer into the USB port in the router.
