Overview

This article provides details on setting up the TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) and UDP (User Datagram Protocol) port for the Scanning Profile in the Network and Software Options in LanGuard.

Solution

GFI LanGuard allows configuring which TCP/UDP ports are enabled for scanning. Only enable port scanning when needed since it may slow the scanning process.

1. Access GFI LanGuard.
2. Go to Configuration > Scanning Profile Editor. Alternatively, press CTRL + P to launch the Scanning Profiles Editor.
   
   
   
   
3. Select the Network & Security Audit Options tab and choose the appropriate action needed from the list of options on the table below:
   
   

   Option	Description
   Enabling/disabling TCP Port scanning.	Go to TCP Ports. Select the appropriate scanning profile from the left pane under Profiles. Click the checkbox beside Enable TCP Port Scanning to enable it.
   Configuring the list of TCP ports to be scanned.	Go to TCP Ports. Select the appropriate scanning profile from the left pane under Profiles. Select TCP Ports to analyze with this scanning profile.
   Customizing the list TCP ports.	Go to TCP Ports. Select the appropriate scanning profile from the left pane under Profiles. Customize the list of TCP Ports through Add, Edit, or Remove.