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I usually connect to other Windows computers on my network using My Computer > [right click] > Manage and then Computer management > [right click] > Connect to another computer.
I would like to know which ports/protocols are being used when I do this.
lisa17
Posted 2011-04-01T16:08:40.820
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If I recall correctly, this is handled with RPC on port 445.
Psychoholic
Posted 2011-04-01T16:08:40.820
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Be aware that Windows is using dynamic port allocation for some services e.g. Disk Management which is using RPC. Meaning if you want to open a port in your hardware firewall you need to open one of the default defined ports; fore more information see: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/929851?wa=wsignin1.0 Meaning Microsoft finally uses one of these ports 49152 - 65535.
joelschmid
Posted 2011-04-01T16:08:40.820
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I think it could also be done via the old NBT ports 137-139, if 445 wasn't a possibility for some reason. – Jason Sherman – 2011-04-02T03:06:34.290