Software Update Port

[sowlerrmgh]

Hello,

Does anyone know what port number Software Update connects to the internet from?

Thank You

Kind Regards

Richard

 

[HexMonkey]

Port 80.

 

[Flying Llama]

Port 80.

Isn't that just the defualt internet port? (I'm a total noob when it comes to ports, firewalls, routers and the such)...

Also, why do you need to know what port it uses?

llama

 

[jim.]

Isn't that just the defualt internet port? (I'm a total noob when it comes to ports, firewalls, routers and the such)...

Also, why do you need to know what port it uses?

llama

Port 80 is the default tcp port for access to httpd. Maybe he wants to run a software update server?? It shouldn't matter for the client, since SU isn't a P2P system, and doesn't need a server instance (though it would be cool...).

Jim

 

[grapes911]

Are you thinking you have to open a port on you firewall to run software update? You don't have too. Ports are only for incoming connections. Out going connections use the first available port and don't need a hole in the firewall to connect. Same is true for any outgoing connection.

Now if you are going to run a software update server, then you need to open up port 80.