Communication ports
Defender uses the following communication ports:
Table 4:
Default communication ports
|
389 |
LDAP, TCP/IP |
Defender Security Server, Active Directory connections |
|
636 |
LDAP |
Active Directory password changes (only if Defender is configured to handle Active Directory passwords). |
|
1812/1813 or 1645/1646 |
UDP |
RADIUS protocol |
|
2626 |
TCP |
Communications between Defender agents and the Defender Security Server. |
|
5228/5229/5230 |
TCP/UDP |
If the organization has a firewall to restrict traffic to or from the Internet on the mobile devices, you need to configure the port on the firewall to receive push notifications |
|
443 |
SSL |
For DSS to send the authentication request to the third party cloud messaging service to send the push notifications, the SSL port 443 needs to be enabled on the server. |
Upgrading Defender
This section provides information on how to upgrade the Defender components. Defender is upgradeable from version 5.10.0 and later.
To upgrade a Defender component, install the new version of that component on the computer where an earlier version of the component is installed and follow the instructions mentioned on the screen to complete the upgrade process.
NOTE: If your current Defender version is lower than version 5.10.0, it is recommended to upgrade to version 5.10.0 or later.
Upgrading Defender Security Server and Administration Console
You cannot upgrade Defender Security Server and Administration Console separately. When upgrading the Security Server, select both the Security Server and Administration Console components. Your configuration settings will be automatically applied when the upgrade is complete.
To upgrade Defender Security Server and Administration Console
- On the computer that has a previous version of Defender Security Server and Administration Console installed, run the Defender.exe file.
In the Defender distribution package, you can find the Defender.exe file in the Setup folder.
- Complete the Defender Setup Wizard.
When stepping through the wizard, make sure to select the Defender Security Server and Defender Administration Console features for installation.
For more information about the wizard steps and options, see Defender Setup Wizard reference.
Upgrading Defender Management Portal
When you upgrade the Defender Management Portal, your current portal configuration is automatically applied to the new installation of the portal.
To upgrade Defender Management Portal
- On the computer that has a previous version of the Defender Management Portal installed, run the Defender.exe file.
In the Defender distribution package, you can find the Defender.exe file in the Setup folder.
- Complete the Defender Setup Wizard.
When stepping through the wizard, make sure to select the Defender Management Portal feature for installation.
For more information about the wizard steps and options, see Defender Setup Wizard reference.
