How to check if a port is open- Steps to follow.

Asked By r0ryly 0 points N/A Posted on - 08/18/2016

I want to install a webiste on a server under an alternative port. But the port is closed may be due to firewall. How to check if a port is open?

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Answered By qaisrani 0 points N/A #120573

How to check if a port is open- Steps to follow.

By using telnet command, we can check if a port is open on our network. After entering the command if we get a blank screen then the port is open.

Method 1-

Step 1: Click on Start.

Step 2: Select Control Panel.

Step 3: Choose Programs.

Step 4: Click Programs and Features.

Step 5: Select Turn Windows features on or off.

Step 6: Allow Telnet Client and Telnet Server.

Step 7: Click OK.

Method 2-

CanYouSeeMe.org- It is a free utility. It help us to know if a port is open or closed.

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