Port 2592Netrek

Netrek multiplayer space-combat game servers use TCP and UDP port 2592.

transport: tcp · udp
in transit: cleartext
assignment: official
risk: 2/10
lookups: 0

also known as Xtrek

Technical Details

what runs on :2592

Netrek uses a legacy client-server protocol on TCP port 2592, with UDP communication typically negotiated for real-time game updates and control traffic. TCP provides connection and game-session control, while UDP reduces latency for gameplay packets; implementations and clients may fall back to TCP when UDP is unavailable. The protocol is generally unencrypted and is specific to Netrek clients and servers.

Security Information

exposure of :2592

risk score

2/ 10safe

routine exposure. this port is rarely the way in on its own — keep it patched and logged and move on.

gaming averages 3.8 across 134 ports — this one sits 1.8 below.

in transit

cleartext

credentials and payloads are readable by anyone on path

assignment

official

registered with iana for this service — scanners fingerprint it by number

reachable over

tcp · udp

udp is connectionless — source addresses are trivially spoofed and it is a reflection favourite

security overview

A public Netrek server is an intentionally exposed game service rather than an administrative interface. Because the protocol is legacy and normally unencrypted, traffic can be observed or manipulated on hostile networks, and the server may be exposed to denial-of-service or implementation-specific bugs; restrict access if the server is not intended for public play.

Record

iana registry entry

port: :2592
service: Netrek
transport: TCPUDP
encryption: cleartext
assignment: iana registered
risk: 2/10safe
category: Gaming
usage: Netrek is a real-time multiplayer space-combat game descended from Xtrek. Internet-facing Netrek servers commonly accept client connections on TCP 2592 and use UDP 2592 for latency-sensitive gameplay when enabled.
lookups: 0rank 994
added: 2026-09-03
updated: 2026-09-03
references: IANA service name registry — port 2592

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risk mix of the 8 listed

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Port :2592Netrek

Technical Details

Security Information

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Port 2592Netrek