Based on the provided reference from the IANA Service Name and Transport Protocol Port Number Registry, port 8001 is officially registered for the vcom-tunnel service when using the UDP transport protocol.
The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) maintains a comprehensive registry of port numbers and their associated services to ensure standardization across networks. This registry helps identify the intended purpose of specific ports used by applications and protocols.
Here is the relevant entry for port 8001 from the IANA registry snippet provided:
| Service Name | Port Number | Transport Protocol |
|---|---|---|
| vcom-tunnel | 8001 | udp |
This indicates that the vcom-tunnel service is assigned port 8001 specifically for UDP communication. While other applications might unofficially use port 8001 for different purposes, the IANA registry lists vcom-tunnel as the officially registered service for this port and protocol combination.
Understanding Registered Ports
- IANA Registry: The IANA registry is the authoritative source for officially assigned port numbers.
- Well-Known Ports (0-1023): These are assigned to common network services (like HTTP on 80, HTTPS on 443).
- Registered Ports (1024-49151): These can be registered by software vendors or organizations for specific applications or services.
- Dynamic/Private Ports (49152-65535): These are typically used for client-side connections or ephemeral ports.
The vcom-tunnel service falls within the registered port range. While the reference doesn't provide details about the vcom-tunnel service itself, its registration on port 8001 UDP signifies its official recognition by IANA.
