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Port 2265: Audio Precision Apx500 API Port 2

Port 2265 is assigned by IANA to apx500api-2 (Audio Precision Apx500 API Port 2).

2265

How apx500api-2 works

Media & streaming
playercameraapx500api-2 playercameraapx500api-2

The device streams video frames over port 2265, continuously, as they are captured.

Transport
TCP · UDP
Exposure risk
not rated depends on the program listening
Encryption
Unknownnot stated by the registry
IANA status
Assigned1 registered service
Range
Registered (1024-49151)
01 Security

Is port 2265 dangerous?

We have no specific security note for port 2265. Its risk depends on the program actually listening on it. General advice for media & streaming services:

  • Require authentication on cameras and media servers.
  • Keep IP cameras and recorders off the Internet; use a VPN for remote viewing.
  • Update device firmware.
02 Registry

IANA registry entries for port 2265

ServicePortTransportDescriptionReferenceUpdated
apx500api-2 2265 TCP, UDP Audio Precision Apx500 API Port 2 - -

// source: IANA service name and port number registry

03 Check it

Which program uses port 2265, and is it reachable?

Linux

sudo ss -ltnup 'sport = :2265'      # process listening on 2265
sudo lsof -nP -i :2265

macOS

sudo lsof -nP -i :2265

Windows (PowerShell)

Get-NetTCPConnection -LocalPort 2265 -State Listen | Select LocalAddress, OwningProcess
Get-NetUDPEndpoint -LocalPort 2265
netstat -ano | findstr :2265

From another machine

nmap -p 2265 -sV <host>
sudo nmap -sU -p 2265 <host>
nc -zv <host> 2265

Block it in the firewall

sudo ufw deny 2265/tcp                                         # Linux (ufw)
New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "Block 2265" -Direction Inbound -LocalPort 2265 -Protocol TCP -Action Block  # Windows
04 FAQ
What is port 2265 used for?

Port 2265 is assigned by IANA to apx500api-2 (Audio Precision Apx500 API Port 2).

Is port 2265 TCP or UDP?

Port 2265 is registered for TCP and UDP.

Is it safe to open port 2265?

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. Require authentication on cameras and media servers.

How do I check if port 2265 is open?

On Linux run "ss -ltnup 'sport = :2265'", on macOS "lsof -nP -i :2265", and on Windows "netstat -ano | findstr :2265" to see the local process. From another machine, "nmap -p 2265 <host>" shows whether it is reachable.

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