what does MSN Messenger use

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Sam

I would like someone to tell me what port numbers
MSN/Windows Messenger use for file transfer, video
conferencing, audio and instant messaging. I've looked
and done a search at Google, but cannot find any info on
this. Any suggestions?
 
Greetings Sam,

Basic text messaging/connection to Messenger server: port 1863 or 80 TCP
File Transfer*: 6891-6900 TCP
Webcam**: 9000 or 80
Audio*: 5004-65535 UDP
Video Conference (XP only)*: 5004-65535 UDP
Remote Assistance (XP only)*: 3389 TCP
Whiteboard/Application Sharing (XP only)*: 1503 TCP
Launch Site Games**: 80 TCP
* denotes features which can use Universal Plug and Play (UPnP), UPnP file transfer only
available in Windows Messenger 5, MSN Messenger 5 and MSN Messenger 6
** MSN Messenger 6 feature exclusively
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Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
 
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