Firewalls must be configured to allow the following ports through to support Continuous Protection Server. CPS automatically creates a firewall exception list.
If any of the default port settings are changed on one computer, they must be changed on all computers in the Continuous Protection Server Backup Group.
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Table: Default port settings for Continuous Protection Server lists the default port settings for Continuous Protection Server.
Table: Default port settings for Continuous Protection Server
Additionally, the Continuous Protection Server Services Manager, push-install, and Settings Utility utilize Windows file sharing (NetBIOS or SMB) ports. In order for these services to function, you must configure the ports.
Table: Ports that should not be opened to the Internet lists the ports that you should not open to the Internet.
Table: Ports that should not be opened to the Internet
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Service Name |
Default Port Number |
Port Type |
Editable Registry Key |
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Windows (NetBIOS over TCP/IP) |
445 |
TCP |
No |
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Windows |
137 138 139 |
UDP UDP TCP |
No |
Because these ports are only used on the local server, it is not necessary (or recommended) that they be opened through your firewall.