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Umesh
Explorer II
August 27, 2022
Question

Difference port number and protocol number

Dear All,

 

Can anyone explain what is the difference port number and protocol number in layman's term.

 

Thank you.

 

2 replies

Umesh
UmeshAuthor
Explorer II
August 27, 2022

Hi, 

Is is cool defination of  port number and protocol number.

Port number - which services do you want to use.

Protocol number - How do you want to communicate.

 

Thanks & Regards,

Umesh

Toshi_Esumi
SuperUser
SuperUser
August 27, 2022

Protocol numbers are generally referring to IP protocol numbers at L3 or Network layer:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_IP_protocol_numbers

Port numbers on the other hand are referring to TCP/UDP port numbers at L4 or Transport layer:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_TCP_and_UDP_port_numbers

 

Toshi

 

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