What ports does EchoLink use?

EchoLink requires that your router or firewall allow inbound and outbound UDP to ports 5198 and 5199, and outbound TCP to port 5200. If you are using a home-network router, you will also need to configure the router to “forward” UDP ports 5198 and 5199 to the PC on which EchoLink is running.

What ports do Comcast block?

List of ports that are blocked

Port Transport Protocol
110 TCP POP3
135 -139 TCP/UDP NetBIOS
161 -162 TCP/UDP SNMP
445 TCP MS-DS-SMB

Does Comcast block port 5060?

Tested and confirmed: Comcast blocks inbound UDP 5060 SIP and UDP 123 NTP: Comcast.

What ports should I block on my router?

For example, the SANS Institute recommends blocking outbound traffic that uses the following ports:

  • MS RPC – TCP & UDP port 135.
  • NetBIOS/IP – TCP & UDP ports 137-139.
  • SMB/IP – TCP port 445.
  • Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) – UDP port 69.
  • Syslog – UDP port 514.

How do you test EchoLink?

What’s the easiest way to test and adjust my audio? There is a special “echo” conference server, called *ECHOTEST*, to which you can connect to test your audio. Once connected, the server simply records anything you transmit and plays it back.

How do I find my EchoLink node number?

You can look up the node number for any validated EchoLink callsign on the Validation page at echolink.org/validation.

Is my modem blocking ports?

Type “netstat -a” at the command prompt and press “Enter.” After a few seconds, all of the open ports on the computer. Locate all of the entries that have an “ESTABLISHED,” “CLOSE WAIT” or “TIME WAIT” value under the “State” header. These ports are also open on the router.

Does Comcast block 445?

Per recommendations set forth by the United States Department of Homeland Security’s National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center and the Computer Emergency Readiness Team, Comcast Business Internet blocks Port 445 over the public internet in our network.

Does Comcast block port 25 outbound?

All of the Comcast dynamic IP address space is listed by Spamhaus as not to be used for the sending of email. “Block port 25 except for the outbound SMTP requirements of authenticated users of mail servers designed for client traffic.

How do I block unnecessary ports?

  1. Click “Start | Control Panel | System and Security | Windows Firewall.”
  2. Select “Advanced Settings.” Click “Inbound Rules” to block an inbound port; click “Outbound Rules” to block an outbound port.
  3. Select “New Rule.” Choose “Port” from the options and then click “Next.”

Can you just listen on EchoLink?

No listen-only access: No “SWL” (listen-only) access is permitted. EchoLink is a two-way system by design, and there is no mechanism to validate listen-only stations.

What kind of ports do I need for EchoLink?

If you are using a home-network router, you will also need to configure the router to “forward” UDP ports 5198 and 5199 to the PC on which EchoLink is running. The information above applies to every situation, regardless of the type of equipment and software you are using.

What do you need to know about EchoLink?

Basic Information. EchoLink requires that your router or firewall allow inbound and outbound UDP to ports 5198 and 5199, and outbound TCP to port 5200. If you are using a home-network router, you will also need to configure the router to “forward” UDP ports 5198 and 5199 to the PC on which EchoLink is running.

Where do I find forwarding on EchoLink router?

Forwarding is sometimes found as an advanced configuration option on your router’s setup screens. If forwarding is not available, you may need to configure your EchoLink computer as a DMZ, which effectively opens all ports to the Internet.

How do I enable EchoLink on my firewall?

Click the Advanced tab. Click the Applications button. Click the Enable button. After Name, enter “EchoLink”. After Trigger Port, enter 5200. After Trigger Type, choose TCP. After Public Port, enter 5198-5199. After Public Type, choose UDP.