- Close the port if nothing on the host needs it.
- Identify the process that listens on it (commands below) before opening it in a firewall.
- Expose a service only to the networks that use it.
Port 2188: Radware Resource Pool Manager
Port 2188 is assigned by IANA to radware-rpm (Radware Resource Pool Manager).
2188
How radware-rpm works
Other servicesThe client sends a request to port 2188 and the radware-rpm service answers.
- Transport
- TCP
- Exposure risk
- not rated depends on the program listening
- Encryption
- Unknownnot stated by the registry
- IANA status
- Assigned1 registered service
- Range
- Registered (1024-49151)
- Category
- Other services
Is port 2188 dangerous?
We have no specific security note for port 2188. Its risk depends on the program actually listening on it. General advice for other services services:
IANA registry entries for port 2188
| Service | Port | Transport | Description | Reference | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| radware-rpm | 2188 | TCP | Radware Resource Pool Manager | - | 2011-08-05 |
| - | 2188 | - | Reserved | - | - |
// source: IANA service name and port number registry
Which program uses port 2188, and is it reachable?
Linux
sudo ss -ltnup 'sport = :2188' # process listening on 2188
sudo lsof -nP -i :2188macOS
sudo lsof -nP -i :2188
Windows (PowerShell)
Get-NetTCPConnection -LocalPort 2188 -State Listen | Select LocalAddress, OwningProcess Get-NetUDPEndpoint -LocalPort 2188 netstat -ano | findstr :2188
From another machine
nmap -p 2188 -sV <host> nc -zv <host> 2188
Block it in the firewall
sudo ufw deny 2188/tcp # Linux (ufw) New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "Block 2188" -Direction Inbound -LocalPort 2188 -Protocol TCP -Action Block # Windows
What is port 2188 used for?
Port 2188 is assigned by IANA to radware-rpm (Radware Resource Pool Manager).
Is port 2188 TCP or UDP?
Port 2188 is registered for TCP.
Is it safe to open port 2188?
It depends on the program that listens on it. Open it only for a service you know and only to the networks that need it. Close the port if nothing on the host needs it.
How do I check if port 2188 is open?
On Linux run "ss -ltnup 'sport = :2188'", on macOS "lsof -nP -i :2188", and on Windows "netstat -ano | findstr :2188" to see the local process. From another machine, "nmap -p 2188 <host>" shows whether it is reachable.
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