TCP or Not TCP
On UDP ports 67 and 68, this protocol rents out IP addresses to devices like a quirky landlord with no paperwork or credit check
What is DHCP?
On port 21, this protocol acts like a digital moving van—shuttling your files from one place to another without asking for a tip
What is FTP?
Broadcasting your login details on port 23 with all the subtlety of shouting your secrets in a crowded room
What is Telnet?
This protocol hangs out on port 53 like the internet’s own personal phone book—turning a jumble of numbers into names so you don’t have to memorize another IP address
What is DNS?
Lurking on TCP port 22, this protocol acts like a secret service agent for your remote logins—encrypting every keystroke so nosy hackers can only dream about it
What is SSH?
Hanging out on TCP port 143, this protocol is like that friend who never takes the party home—keeping your emails on the server so all your devices can join in
What is IMAP?
On UDP port 69, this protocol is as 'trivial' as its name implies—transferring files with all the security of an open invitation to a backyard party
What is TFTP?
On port 80, this protocol invites everyone to the web party with open arms
What is HTTP?
Just like The Jackson 5 crooned 'ABC, easy as 1-2-3,' this protocol makes sure your network’s clocks hit the right note every time
What is Network Time Protocol?
Strutting on port 443 like a secret agent in encryption armor, this protocol keeps your online shopping—and those sneaky cat videos—completely undercover
What is HTTPS?
Rolling out from TCP port 25 like the internet’s vintage postman—delivering your digital Christmas cards and work memos in plain text since like....forever
What is SMTP?
Picture the office’s unsung hero who shuttles files and print jobs around like hot gossip—keeping everyone connected in a seamless digital relay race. This protocol runs over TCP port 445
What is SMB?
Rolling out the red carpet for remote desktops like an exclusive Windows VIP lounge, RDP uses this port to dial in for a digital rendezvous
What is 3389?
Picture your browser on a covert op—enlisting encrypted love letters, secret handshakes, and digital bodyguards via SSL/TLS. HTTPS runs over this port so only the right eyes get to read your data
What is 443?
Standing firm like the VIP bouncer of your inbox, IMAP Secure uses this port number
What is 993?
Rocking a built-in AAA, this protocol acts like a meticulous concierge for your network—verifying devices, what they're allowed to do, and even keeping tabs on their every move
What is TACACS+?
Hosting your company’s directory on this port like grandma’s open community bulletin board—LDAP uses no locks, keys, or velvet ropes
What is 389?
Delivering top-shelf Authentication, Authorization, Accounting this protocol is like the network’s exclusive gatekeeper, checking IDs, deciding access, and even keeping score, all before you join the party
What is RADIUS?
Imagine Santa ditching plain Christmas cards in favor of encrypted holiday greetings—SMTP secure them in digital tinsel so even the naughtiest secrets stay under wraps
What is port 587?
Stepping out on TCP port 995 like a secret agent in an encrypted tux, this protocol makes sure your emails are top secret
What is POP3 Secure?
Gliding through your network like it's plotting the ultimate road trip, this protocol uses its fancy DYNAMIC algorithm to calculate the fastest route—always ensuring your data never takes a wrong turn
What is EIGRP?
Planted on UDP port 514 like the ultimate gossip columnist at your digital water cooler, this protocol listens to every scandalous system message you've being dying to read
What is Syslog?
When networks play hopscotch, this protocol counts only 15 hops—go one too many, and it's a final farewell to your data's route
What is RIP?
Negotiating digital borders like a savvy diplomat at a high-stakes roundtable, this protocol decides which routes get prime real estate between autonomous networks on the Internet
What is BGP?
Locked down on TCP port 636 like a diary with a combination lock—only those with the right code get the inside scoop on your directory's secrets
What is LDAP secure?