Port 4982Solar Data Log
Port 4982 is primarily used by Solar Data Log applications, specifically JK client apps designed for monitoring and managing photovoltaic (PV) solar inverters. It enables communication between client devices and solar inverter hardware to facilitate data logging, status updates, and performance management of solar energy systems..
- transport
- tcp · udp
- in transit
- cleartext
- assignment
- unofficial
- risk
- 4/10
- lookups
- 4,801
2 transports registered
payload readable on path
used by convention
caution
rank 939 of 993 · top 95%
Technical Details
what runs on :4982Port 4982 supports the Solar Data Log (JK client) system, typically designed for PV solar inverter telemetry and control. The port facilitates exchange of operational data such as power output, fault status, and efficiency metrics between the inverter hardware and client-side monitoring software.
This communication works over both TCP and UDP protocols. TCP is utilized for reliable data exchange, such as periodic telemetry uploads or configuration commands, ensuring data integrity. UDP may be used for fast, connectionless messaging, such as real-time status notifications or lightweight broadcasts.
Though unofficial, this port has become a de facto standard across some inverter systems using JK client software. It supports remote diagnostics, firmware updates, and may be integrated with cloud platforms or local network monitoring appliances, supporting scalable solar photovoltaic deployments.
Security Information
exposure of :4982risk score
4/ 10caution
worth attention. how exposed you are depends on configuration — don't leave it reachable from the internet without a reason.
network services averages 3.9 across 604 ports — this one sits 0.1 above.
in transit
cleartext
credentials and payloads are readable by anyone on path
assignment
unofficial
used by convention, not registered — what answers here varies by deployment
reachable over
tcp · udp
udp is connectionless — source addresses are trivially spoofed and it is a reflection favourite
security overview
Common Vulnerabilities:
- Lack of encryption on this port may expose sensitive operational data.
- Potential for unauthorized access if the device has weak authentication mechanisms.
- Susceptibility to denial-of-service attacks due to open UDP endpoints.
- Risks of device tampering if network segregation is not enforced.
Common Mitigations:
- Employ network segmentation and firewall rules to restrict port 4982 access to trusted hosts.
- Use VPNs or secure tunnels when remote managing these devices.
- Enable strong authentication on the management interface.
- Monitor connection attempts and implement intrusion detection to flag suspicious activity.
- Regularly update firmware to reduce exploit risk.
- Plan physical security to prevent tampering with network-attached inverter components.
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