Media Ports

GNUmp3d Streaming HTTP

Port 8888 is commonly used by GNUmp3d, an HTTP music streaming server that provides media streaming capabilities via a web interface. It enables users to browse and stream MP3 collections over a network, making audio content easily accessible through a standard web browser without requiring additional client software.

Alternate HTTP / SHOUTcast

TCP port 8000 is widely recognized as an alternative to the standard HTTP port 80, used extensively for streaming internet radio, particularly with SHOUTcast servers. Its popularity stems from the need to avoid port conflicts and to offer flexible service configurations without interfering with standard web traffic.

CDDB Protocol Alternate

Port 8880 is an alternate port traditionally used by the CD DataBase Protocol (CDDBP), which allows music player software to query CD metadata databases such as Gracenote. It typically uses UDP communications, enabling client software to fetch details like album names, artist information, and track listings without direct user input.

Camfrog Chat

**Camfrog** primarily uses port 6005 as the default communication port for its chat and webcam client application, facilitating real-time video and text chat sessions. This port allows users to connect to Camfrog’s servers and interact with chat rooms or direct video calls with other users on the platform.

Windows Media SOAP Connector

Port 8880 is commonly associated with Windows Media Server's SOAP connector, serving as a control interface between streaming clients and the server. It facilitates the exchange of structured XML data for media management, streaming session control, and service queries. This port streamlines communication between clients and server infrastructure within media streaming networks.

HTTP Alternate Port

Port 8081 is widely used as an alternative HTTP port for web services and management consoles. It provides access to applications like VibeStreamer, McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO), or bespoke web server interfaces, typically when the primary HTTP port 80 is restricted or occupied. This port is common in development, testing environments, or for segregating web application management interfaces from the main service endpoints.

Slingbox

Port 5001 is primarily used by Slingbox devices in conjunction with Slingplayer applications to stream live or recorded television content over the internet. It enables users to remotely access their home TV feed from computers or mobile devices, providing a personalized viewing experience outside the home network.

Google Talk Voice & Video

Port 19302 is primarily used by Google Talk services for establishing voice and video call connections. It's widely utilized in Google's WebRTC infrastructure, which enables browsers and mobile applications to communicate in real-time using peer-to-peer connections. This port is essential in facilitating media negotiation and relay through Google's STUN servers, helping traverse NATs and firewalls for seamless user experience.

SqueezeCenter CLI

Port 9090 is primarily used for Logitech Media Server's Command Line Interface (CLI), previously known as SqueezeCenter. This service allows external applications and scripts to communicate with and control media streaming, playback, and library management tasks. While unofficial, it's widely adopted for remote server management due to its flexible command structure.

Google Talk Voice & Video

Port 19295 is commonly used by Google Talk's voice and video communication services, facilitating the real-time exchange of audio and video data between users. Operating over UDP, this port supports the seamless transfer of media streams to enable conferencing, VoIP, and video chat functionalities integral to Google Talk and related instant messaging platforms.

BFCP

Binary Floor Control Protocol (BFCP) facilitates the management of additional media streams, such as content sharing, during SIP-based video conferencing sessions. Standardized as RFC 4582, it allows participants to coordinate multiple video channels by establishing speaker or content presentation privileges, enhancing collaboration capabilities in environments that require structured media control. This port is also utilized as a preferred port for SIP PUBLISH messages to Cisco Unified Presence Servers (CUPS).

SqueezeCenter

Port 9000 is primarily used by Logitech SqueezeCenter (formerly SlimServer) to provide its web-based user interface and stream audio content to Squeezebox devices and clients. This application allows users to manage, control, and access their music libraries remotely through an intuitive web portal and facilitates network audio streaming.

IEEE-MMS-SSL

IEEE-MMS-SSL is a secure implementation of the IEEE Media Management System, leveraging SSL encryption to manage, transfer, and control media content across networks safely. It facilitates secure communication in environments dealing with digital media storage, processing, or distribution, typically used within industrial, research, or specialized broadcast applications requiring encrypted data exchange.

Microsoft Media Services

Microsoft Media Services (MMS) is a protocol suite created by Microsoft to stream multimedia content, such as audio and video, typically deployed in enterprise environments and through media applications like Windows Media Player. MMS facilitates real-time delivery, enabling users to experience smooth playback over a variety of network types without having to download entire media files beforehand.

RTP Media Data

Port 5004 is primarily used for carrying Real-time Transport Protocol (RTP) media streams, as specified in RFC 3551 and RFC 4571. RTP is designed for delivering audio and video across IP networks with minimal latency, making it the core protocol behind most real-time audio/video communication services such as VoIP, video conferencing, and streaming media delivery.

RTSP

The Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP) enables the control of streaming media servers, allowing clients to remotely control playback of media content such as video or audio streams in real time. Widely utilized in IP cameras and multimedia streaming solutions, RTSP facilitates commands like play, pause, and record, making it an essential component of streaming infrastructures.

Xbiim Canvii Server

Port 1313 is primarily associated with the Xbiim service, specifically the Canvii server, which facilitates multimedia content distribution, interactive media applications, or custom data transfers for specialized environments.

VLC RTP Streaming

Port 1234 is commonly used by VLC media player for streaming audio and video content over UDP using RTP (Real-time Transport Protocol). It facilitates smooth, low-latency communication primarily in multicast or unicast streaming scenarios. Although unofficial, this port has become a de facto standard among VLC users for initiating media streams, making it popular in personal, educational, and corporate environments requiring live media distribution.

RTMP

The Real Time Messaging Protocol (RTMP) is a proprietary protocol developed by Macromedia, now owned by Adobe, primarily used for high-performance transmission of audio, video, and data between a server and Flash player. Operating over TCP port 1935, RTMP enables low-latency streaming which contributed to Flash's dominance in web video delivery during its peak. Despite Flash's decline, RTMP remains popular in live streaming infrastructure and content delivery due to its robustness, simplicity, and widespread support.

RTP Control Protocol

RTP (Real-time Transport Protocol) control protocol, standardized in RFC 3551 and RFC 4571, enables delivery and management of real-time audio and video streams across IP networks. It is widely used in applications requiring rapid, synchronized delivery of media data such as VoIP, video conferencing, and streaming media platforms.

Media Management Protocol

Media Management Protocol (MMP) on port 654 facilitates the management, control, and distribution of media content across networked environments. It enables communication between media servers and clients, supporting a range of commands and functions to organize, retrieve, and deliver audio, video, and related content efficiently within media management systems.

CDDBP

Port 888 is commonly associated with the CD Database Protocol (CDDBP), a service utilized by media player applications to identify compact discs by querying an online database. Although not officially assigned, CDDBP over this port has seen widespread, unofficial adoption, facilitating the retrieval of metadata such as album titles, artist names, and track listings, enhancing the user experience during CD playback.

Slim Devices Discovery

Slim Devices Discovery Protocol is used primarily by Logitech Media Server and Squeezebox devices for automatic network device discovery and communication. It facilitates the identification and management of audio devices within a local network environment, simplifying setup and connectivity for home media streaming solutions. This protocol operates primarily over UDP to enable lightweight broadcast queries and responses, crucial for seamless media device integration.

DAAP (iTunes Music Sharing)

Digital Audio Access Protocol (DAAP) enables the sharing of digital audio content across a local network, primarily designed and utilized by Apple's iTunes and compatible devices such as AirPort Express. It allows users to browse and enjoy music libraries on remote devices seamlessly, facilitating multi-device streaming within home or office environments.

SlimProto

SlimProto is a lightweight streaming protocol developed by Slim Devices, primarily facilitating communication between Logitech Media Server and their Squeezebox family of audio streaming hardware. Designed for simplicity and low latency, SlimProto enables efficient network audio streaming and device management within home audio environments.

The Palace Chat

The Palace is a virtual reality chat environment that was popular in the late 1990s and early 2000s, offering graphical chat rooms and customizable avatars to foster online social interaction. It allows users to communicate in graphical chat spaces hosted on Palace servers, typically accessed via port 9996.

Second Life Viewer Connection

Port 13000 is primarily used for communication between the Linden Lab Second Life Viewer and region simulators ('sims'), facilitating real-time virtual world rendering and interactivity. It enables the transmission of simulated environment data, avatar movement, and in-world actions over UDP, providing a responsive and immersive experience within the Second Life platform.

Second Life Viewer

This port is primarily used by the Second Life Viewer software to communicate with simulation servers (sims) within the Second Life virtual world. It supports user interactions, object rendering, and real-time environmental updates through UDP-based data channels, providing a highly interactive and immersive online experience.

Quadrion WebFresh

Port 4847 is officially registered for Web Fresh Communication services tied to Quadrion Software and Odorless Entertainment. It supports both TCP and UDP protocols, facilitating diverse communication needs across various applications associated with these entities. While it provides flexible connectivity for custom web and multimedia interactions, administrators should remain mindful of its use to ensure system integrity and security.

Music Player Daemon

Music Player Daemon (MPD) is a flexible and open-source server-side music player that allows users to manage and stream music collections remotely. It supports a wide range of audio formats and integrates with various client applications, making it a popular choice for headless music server deployments. MPD operates over TCP on port 6600, enabling seamless network control from compatible clients.

TiVoConnect Beacon

TiVoConnect Beacon is a service used primarily for device discovery and peer communication among TiVo DVR devices on local home networks. It enables TiVo devices to find each other automatically, facilitating media sharing, remote scheduling, and unified DVR services without manual configuration.

Peercast

**Peercast** is a decentralized peer-to-peer (P2P) streaming protocol that enables users to broadcast and receive audio and video content over the internet without centralized servers. The platform aims to minimize bandwidth bottlenecks and improve resilience by distributing data chunks among participating peers.

IGRS

The Intelligent Grouping and Resource Sharing (IGRS) protocol facilitates seamless interconnection and resource sharing between consumer electronics, PCs, mobile devices, and networked appliances. It aims to enable easy discovery, connectivity, and collaboration across diverse devices found largely in home networks, smart environments, and multimedia setups.

CoMotion Master

CoMotion Master is a collaborative workflow management platform used predominantly in media production environments. It enables teams to plan, schedule, organize, and manage complex projects in a distributed setting, supporting collaborative editing, review processes, and large-scale data exchange over the network on port 2261.

Kazaa

Kazaa was a popular peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing application widely used in the early 2000s, facilitating music, video, and software sharing. It utilized a FastTrack protocol, enabling users to search for and download shared files without centralized servers. Due to its ease of use and enormous library, it quickly became notorious for copyright infringement and malware distribution concerns.

Vizrt System

Port 6100 is primarily associated with Vizrt, a real-time 3D graphics, video playout, and media management company used by broadcasters worldwide. This port facilitates communication between various Vizrt software components, enabling seamless integration and operation within broadcast environments. It supports real-time data exchange necessary for dynamic content rendering, video streams, and control commands.

WinMX

WinMX was a peer-to-peer file sharing program popular in the early 2000s, used primarily for sharing audio files but capable of transferring various types of media and files. It operated over a decentralized network, employing multiple ports including 6699 for primary communication channels. The service facilitated connections between peer hosts to enable direct file exchanges, contributing to the growth of early internet file sharing culture.

netpd.org

netpd.org is a collaborative platform primarily used for real-time networked music performance. Operating on TCP port 3025, it facilitates musicians playing together across the internet within a shared musical environment. The service enables transmission of MIDI data, control signals, and session information, making remote collaboration seamless and interactive.

Takenaka RDI Mirror World

Takenaka RDI Mirror World on SecondLife uses UDP port 12998 to facilitate virtual world interactions, supporting multimedia data streaming and real-time communications between users and servers within SecondLife's simulation environment. It underpins immersive experiences by enabling efficient client-server data exchange essential for maintaining avatar presence, world state synchronization, and interactive content delivery.

Plex

<p>Plex Media Server (Kodi) is a versatile media management tool that enables users to access their media libraries from various devices, providing a rich streaming experience.</p>

Wrapper: Offline

Wrapper: Offline is a port used for various multimedia applications, mainly focusing on video creation and character customization.