Port 161 is used for Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) and is used for receiving monitoring and management information from network devices such as routers, switches, and servers. SNMP is an important protocol for network management and is used to monitor network performance, detect network issues, and troubleshoot network problems.
Ports those registered with IANA are shown as official ports. The same port number may be unofficialy used by various services or applications. The official usage are listed separately below its usage may change from time to time.
Official
Port |
Protocol (TCP/UDP) |
Title |
Description |
Port Type |
Port 161 |
tcp |
snmp |
SNMP |
WELL KNOWN PORT |
Port 161 |
udp |
snmp |
SNMP |
WELL KNOWN PORT |
UnOfficial
Unofficialy or sometimes with conflict, the same port may be used by different applications.
Port | Protocol (TCP/UDP) | Description |