- 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 5604: A3-SDUNode
Port 5604 is assigned by IANA to a3-sdunode (A3-SDUNode).
How a3-sdunode works
Other servicesThe client sends a request to port 5604 and the a3-sdunode service answers.
- 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)
- Category
- Other services
Is port 5604 dangerous?
We have no specific security note for port 5604. Its risk depends on the program actually listening on it. General advice for other services services:
IANA registry entries for port 5604
| Service | Port | Transport | Description | Reference | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a3-sdunode | 5604 | TCP, UDP | A3-SDUNode | - | - |
// source: IANA service name and port number registry
Which program uses port 5604, and is it reachable?
Linux
sudo ss -ltnup 'sport = :5604' # process listening on 5604
sudo lsof -nP -i :5604macOS
sudo lsof -nP -i :5604
Windows (PowerShell)
Get-NetTCPConnection -LocalPort 5604 -State Listen | Select LocalAddress, OwningProcess Get-NetUDPEndpoint -LocalPort 5604 netstat -ano | findstr :5604
From another machine
nmap -p 5604 -sV <host> sudo nmap -sU -p 5604 <host> nc -zv <host> 5604
Block it in the firewall
sudo ufw deny 5604/tcp # Linux (ufw) New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "Block 5604" -Direction Inbound -LocalPort 5604 -Protocol TCP -Action Block # Windows
What is port 5604 used for?
Port 5604 is assigned by IANA to a3-sdunode (A3-SDUNode).
Is port 5604 TCP or UDP?
Port 5604 is registered for TCP and UDP.
Is it safe to open port 5604?
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 5604 is open?
On Linux run "ss -ltnup 'sport = :5604'", on macOS "lsof -nP -i :5604", and on Windows "netstat -ano | findstr :5604" to see the local process. From another machine, "nmap -p 5604 <host>" shows whether it is reachable.