Some standard ports ftp-data 20 /tcp ftp 21 /tcp ssh 22 /tcp secure terminal telnet 23 /tcp terminal smtp 25 /tcp mail domain 53 /udp domain 53 /tcp bootps 67 /udp # BOOTP/DHCP server bootpc 68 /udp # BOOTP/DHCP client web service 80 pop 110/tcp for retrieving email, transfers. imap 143/tcp for fetching email, leaves copy on server. secure web 443 # over ssl secure smtp 587 # also 465 imaps 993 pop3s 995 It is common for a service to have a different set of reserved ports for secure connections. IANA listing (text) IANA listing ARP address resolution protocol IP->mac@ (link layer) RARP reverse address resolution protocol IP->mac@ (link layer) BootP bootstrap protocol mac@->ip (network layer, udp packet) port 67 DHCP dynamic host configuration protocol mac@<->ip (network layer)