User`s guide

Using the Server Version Update 1.1.16-24
Firewall ports
The following table lists the ports used by the server.
The following topics in the Windows Home Server Console Help discuss how
to configure your router for port forwarding:
• Learn how to manually configure your router and home server
• Configuring your broadband router
• Why can't I connect to some computers?
• Learn more about router port forwarding
Wireless security
If your router comes with wireless capability, it has a piece of equipment
called a Wireless Access Point (WAP). A WAP can come within an all-in-one-
gateway, router, or as a standalone unit. In many cases, WAP’s security
Table 5: Ports used by the server
Type Port numbers Description
TCP 80, 443 Standard Web site
TCP 55000, 56000 internal (subnet only) Web site for Windows Home Server
Web services
TCP 1138 Transport
TCP 8912 Backup and beacon
UDP 8912 Backup and beacon
TCP 2869 UPnP (Universal Plug and Play)
UDP 1900 UPnP
TCP 3389 Remote desktop
TCP 4125 Remote access (when enabled)
TCP 139, 445 File and print sharing
UDP 137, 138 File and print sharing
UDP 10284, 10283, 10282, 10281,
10280, 10243
Media connection