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Port 2297: D2K DataMover 1

Port 2297 is assigned by IANA to d2k-datamover1 (D2K DataMover 1).

2297

How d2k-datamover1 works

Other services
client:2297d2k-datamover1response client:2297d2k-datamover1response

The client sends a request to port 2297 and the d2k-datamover1 service answers.

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)
Category
Other services
01 Security

Is port 2297 dangerous?

We have no specific security note for port 2297. Its risk depends on the program actually listening on it. General advice for other services services:

  • 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.
02 Registry

IANA registry entries for port 2297

ServicePortTransportDescriptionReferenceUpdated
d2k-datamover1 2297 TCP, UDP D2K DataMover 1 - -

// source: IANA service name and port number registry

03 Check it

Which program uses port 2297, and is it reachable?

Linux

sudo ss -ltnup 'sport = :2297'      # process listening on 2297
sudo lsof -nP -i :2297

macOS

sudo lsof -nP -i :2297

Windows (PowerShell)

Get-NetTCPConnection -LocalPort 2297 -State Listen | Select LocalAddress, OwningProcess
Get-NetUDPEndpoint -LocalPort 2297
netstat -ano | findstr :2297

From another machine

nmap -p 2297 -sV <host>
sudo nmap -sU -p 2297 <host>
nc -zv <host> 2297

Block it in the firewall

sudo ufw deny 2297/tcp                                         # Linux (ufw)
New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "Block 2297" -Direction Inbound -LocalPort 2297 -Protocol TCP -Action Block  # Windows
04 FAQ
What is port 2297 used for?

Port 2297 is assigned by IANA to d2k-datamover1 (D2K DataMover 1).

Is port 2297 TCP or UDP?

Port 2297 is registered for TCP and UDP.

Is it safe to open port 2297?

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 2297 is open?

On Linux run "ss -ltnup 'sport = :2297'", on macOS "lsof -nP -i :2297", and on Windows "netstat -ano | findstr :2297" to see the local process. From another machine, "nmap -p 2297 <host>" shows whether it is reachable.

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