Firewall Ports Configuration

Overview

Softdrive uses a combination of TCP and UDP traffic to deliver secure, high-performance remote desktop sessions. These ports support session establishment, encrypted media streaming, and management communications.

Firewalls on both the local client and cloud desktop must allow this traffic to ensure successful connections.

This guide walks you through configuring the necessary firewall and port settings for proper communication between the Softdrive Remote Desktop Client and Server.

Index

Content

1. Security and Encryption

All traffic is encrypted using secure protocols:

2. Server Configuration

Ensure the following firewall rules are applied on the server:

Add SoftdriveServer.exe to Windows Firewall as allowed.

3. Client Configuration

Apply the following firewall rules on the client:

Add SoftdriveClient.exe to Windows Firewall as allowed.

4. STUN Service

Whitelist the four STUN Server IP’s shown below and ensure the required ports listed below are open on a bidirectional basis for all your firewall and network security devices.

Outbound from the Cloud Desktop

Inbound to the Cloud Desktop

5. Testing Connectivity

After configuring the firewall:

• Verify that the client can connect to the remote session.
• Use tools like Test-NetConnection or telnet to validate TCP connectivity.
• Use packet capture (Wireshark) to verify encrypted traffic over correct ports.

6. Final Notes

• Ephemeral ports are assigned dynamically by the OS and must be open for responses.
• All communication is encrypted for confidentiality and integrity.
• Always test with the firewall enabled to confirm ports are functioning correctly.