Safety instructions
1.4 Security recommendations
SCALANCE X-300
22 Operating Instructions, 05/2016, A5E01113043-20
● Use secure protocols when access to the device is not prevented by physical protection
measures.
● To prevent unauthorized access to the device or network, take suitable protective
measures against non-secure protocols.
● If you require non-secure protocols and services, operate the device only within a
protected network area.
● Restrict the services and protocols available to the outside to a minimum.
● For the DCP function, enable the "DCP read-only" mode after commissioning.
Available protocols per port
The following list provides you with an overview of the open ports on this device. Keep this in
mind when configuring a firewall.
The table includes the following columns:
●
All protocols that the device supports
●
Port number assigned to the protocol
●
– Open
The port is always open and cannot be closed.
– Open (when configured)
The port is open if it has been configured.
Note
With some protocols the port may be open although the corresponding protocol
is
disabled, for example TFTP.
●
Default status of the port
– Open
As default the port is open.
– Closed
As default the port is closed.
●
Specifies whether or not the protocol is authenticated during access.