Port 178 is commonly used for the RSTP (Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol) management protocol. It is used for communication between RSTP-enabled switches to ensure the stability of network topology.
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 178 |
tcp |
nextstep |
NextStep Window Server |
WELL KNOWN PORT |
Port 178 |
udp |
nextstep |
NextStep Window Server |
WELL KNOWN PORT |
UnOfficial
Unofficialy or sometimes with conflict, the same port may be used by different applications.
Port | Protocol (TCP/UDP) | Description |