- Close the port if nothing on the host needs it.
- Identify the process that listens on it (commands below) before opening it in a firewall.
- Expose a service only to the networks that use it.
Port 16001: Administration Server Connector
Port 16001 is assigned by IANA to fmsascon (Administration Server Connector).
16001
How fmsascon works
Other servicesThe client sends a request to port 16001 and the fmsascon service answers.
- Transport
- TCP
- Exposure risk
- not rated depends on the program listening
- Encryption
- Unknownnot stated by the registry
- IANA status
- Assigned1 registered service
- Range
- Registered (1024-49151)
- Category
- Other services
Is port 16001 dangerous?
We have no specific security note for port 16001. Its risk depends on the program actually listening on it. General advice for other services services:
IANA registry entries for port 16001
| Service | Port | Transport | Description | Reference | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| fmsascon | 16001 | TCP | Administration Server Connector | - | 2010-10-06 |
| - | 16001 | - | Reserved | - | - |
// source: IANA service name and port number registry
Which program uses port 16001, and is it reachable?
Linux
sudo ss -ltnup 'sport = :16001' # process listening on 16001
sudo lsof -nP -i :16001macOS
sudo lsof -nP -i :16001
Windows (PowerShell)
Get-NetTCPConnection -LocalPort 16001 -State Listen | Select LocalAddress, OwningProcess Get-NetUDPEndpoint -LocalPort 16001 netstat -ano | findstr :16001
From another machine
nmap -p 16001 -sV <host> nc -zv <host> 16001
Block it in the firewall
sudo ufw deny 16001/tcp # Linux (ufw) New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "Block 16001" -Direction Inbound -LocalPort 16001 -Protocol TCP -Action Block # Windows
What is port 16001 used for?
Port 16001 is assigned by IANA to fmsascon (Administration Server Connector).
Is port 16001 TCP or UDP?
Port 16001 is registered for TCP.
Is it safe to open port 16001?
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. Close the port if nothing on the host needs it.
How do I check if port 16001 is open?
On Linux run "ss -ltnup 'sport = :16001'", on macOS "lsof -nP -i :16001", and on Windows "netstat -ano | findstr :16001" to see the local process. From another machine, "nmap -p 16001 <host>" shows whether it is reachable.
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