Registry Tip : TCP Max User Port

  • Section(s): Network
  • Published on Apr 20, 2004.
  • Last Modified on Apr 20, 2004.
  • Last Modified by Wayne Maples.
  • Rated 4.5 out of 5 based on 6 votes.
TCP normal user ports 1024-5000. To move higher.
NT normally uses ports 1024-5000 for user ports. If you need to set a higher range:

Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key: SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters
Name: MaxUserPort
Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 65534valid range 5000-65534

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