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Port 2202: Int. Multimedia Teleconferencing Cosortium

Port 2202 is assigned by IANA to imtc-map (Int. Multimedia Teleconferencing Cosortium).

2202

How imtc-map works

Media & streaming
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The device streams video frames over port 2202, continuously, as they are captured.

Transport
TCP · UDP
Exposure risk
not rated depends on the program listening
Encryption
Unknownnot stated by the registry
IANA status
Assigned1 registered service
Range
Registered (1024-49151)
01 Security

Is port 2202 dangerous?

We have no specific security note for port 2202. Its risk depends on the program actually listening on it. General advice for media & streaming services:

  • Require authentication on cameras and media servers.
  • Keep IP cameras and recorders off the Internet; use a VPN for remote viewing.
  • Update device firmware.
02 Registry

IANA registry entries for port 2202

ServicePortTransportDescriptionReferenceUpdated
imtc-map 2202 TCP, UDP Int. Multimedia Teleconferencing Cosortium - -

// source: IANA service name and port number registry

03 Check it

Which program uses port 2202, and is it reachable?

Linux

sudo ss -ltnup 'sport = :2202'      # process listening on 2202
sudo lsof -nP -i :2202

macOS

sudo lsof -nP -i :2202

Windows (PowerShell)

Get-NetTCPConnection -LocalPort 2202 -State Listen | Select LocalAddress, OwningProcess
Get-NetUDPEndpoint -LocalPort 2202
netstat -ano | findstr :2202

From another machine

nmap -p 2202 -sV <host>
sudo nmap -sU -p 2202 <host>
nc -zv <host> 2202

Block it in the firewall

sudo ufw deny 2202/tcp                                         # Linux (ufw)
New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "Block 2202" -Direction Inbound -LocalPort 2202 -Protocol TCP -Action Block  # Windows
04 FAQ
What is port 2202 used for?

Port 2202 is assigned by IANA to imtc-map (Int. Multimedia Teleconferencing Cosortium).

Is port 2202 TCP or UDP?

Port 2202 is registered for TCP and UDP.

Is it safe to open port 2202?

It depends on the program that listens on it. Open it only for a service you know and only to the networks that need it. Require authentication on cameras and media servers.

How do I check if port 2202 is open?

On Linux run "ss -ltnup 'sport = :2202'", on macOS "lsof -nP -i :2202", and on Windows "netstat -ano | findstr :2202" to see the local process. From another machine, "nmap -p 2202 <host>" shows whether it is reachable.

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