Streaming 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.

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.

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.

QTSS Admin

Port 1220 is primarily used for administrative access to Apple’s QuickTime Streaming Server (QTSS). This port allows system administrators to manage streaming media services, configure server settings, and monitor streaming activities. Given its role, it is typically restricted to trusted network segments and secured against unauthorized access.

Google Talk Voice/Video

Port 19294 is associated with Google Talk's voice and video features. It facilitates real-time communication by enabling the transmission of audio and video streams during Google Talk conversations, supporting a smooth and low-latency experience.

Audition Korea Server

Port 12013 is predominantly utilized by the Korea server of Audition Online Dance Battle, an interactive multiplayer rhythm game. The port supports both TCP and UDP protocols to ensure smooth gameplay, low-latency communication, and continuous data streaming. Players rely on this port connection for real-time synchronization during dance battles, matchmaking, chat functionality, and game updates.

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.

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.

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.

NOAAPORT Broadcast

The NOAAport Broadcast Network delivers real-time weather, hydrological, and climate data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to various users, including emergency services and broadcasters. This service relies on satellite multicast to disseminate timely alerts, forecasts, and critical updates, aiding in rapid decision-making and public safety operations.

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.

BitTorrent Data Transfer

Port 6891 is commonly used by BitTorrent clients as part of a range of dynamic ports essential for peer-to-peer file transfer. It facilitates the exchange of data chunks between peers, enabling efficient decentralized distribution of large files. Since BitTorrent dynamically selects ports within a broad range, 6891 is one that often appears during torrenting activity.

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.

PointCast

**PointCast** was an early push technology service prominent in the late 1990s, which delivered personalized news and information to users' desktops over the internet, typically via a screensaver interface. It relied heavily on port 90 for communication, using both TCP and UDP protocols to transfer data streams and content updates.

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.

MMTSG

MMTSG-mutualed over MMT (encrypted transmission) is a protocol designed for secure multimedia transmissions over a network.

Cisco Unified Video Advantage

Cisco Unified Video Advantage is a Cisco-designed communication solution that integrates video into Cisco IP Phones, enhancing unified communications deployments. It primarily facilitates video conferencing and collaboration over enterprise networks by managing video streams across various endpoints. The service typically uses UDP on port 5445 to enable efficient, real-time media transfer with minimal latency and overhead.

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.

Windows Live Messenger Voice

Port 6901 was commonly used by Windows Live Messenger for its voice chat functionality, enabling users to engage in real-time audio conversations alongside instant messaging. This port facilitated media streaming required for voice communication, relying on both TCP and UDP protocols for establishing connections and managing data transfer. Although the service is largely obsolete today, the port still highlights legacy voice-over-IP communication support within consumer instant messaging clients.

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.

PeerCast

PeerCast is a peer-to-peer audio and video streaming application, enabling decentralized broadcasting over the internet without relying on centralized hosting servers.

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>