What Runs on Port 1063
Port 1063 is officially registered with IANA for KyoceraNetDev, a service used by Kyocera's network management tools.1 This port handles communication between Kyocera printers, multifunction devices, and network management software that monitors and administers printer fleets.
The service supports both TCP and UDP protocols and is part of Kyocera's broader ecosystem of network management tools including Kyocera Net Viewer, Kyocera Net Manager, and Kyocera Device Manager.2
The Registered Port Range
Port 1063 sits in the registered ports range (1024-49151). Unlike well-known ports (0-1023) that require privileged access and are reserved for fundamental Internet services, registered ports are available for specific applications and services that register them with IANA.
When a company develops network software, they can request a registered port number to ensure their application doesn't conflict with others. Kyocera did exactly this for their printer management infrastructure.
What This Port Does
When you see port 1063 active on your network, it typically means Kyocera network management software is communicating with printers to:
- Monitor device status and health across a printer fleet
- Track printed pages, toner levels, and maintenance alerts
- Remotely update firmware on connected devices
- Manage device configurations from a central location
- Collect accounting data for cost tracking
For organizations with dozens or hundreds of Kyocera printers, this port carries the invisible thread that makes centralized management possible. IT administrators can monitor an entire fleet without physically visiting each device.
Security Considerations
KyoceraNetDev traffic should only exist on internal networks. If you see port 1063 exposed to the Internet, that's unusual and potentially concerning—printer management tools are meant for local administration, not public access.
Best practices:
- Firewall this port at your network perimeter—it should never be accessible from the public Internet
- Monitor for unexpected traffic on this port from devices that aren't Kyocera printers or management workstations
- Keep management software updated to ensure any security patches are applied
Checking What's Listening
To see if anything is using port 1063 on your system:
On Linux/Mac:
On Windows:
You'll typically see this port active on:
- Workstations running Kyocera network management software
- Servers hosting Kyocera Device Manager
- Kyocera printers themselves responding to management queries
Why Registered Ports Matter
Port 1063 represents something important about how the Internet's port system works. The registered range exists precisely for situations like this—specialized software that needs a consistent port number but doesn't require the privileged status of well-known ports.
Without registered ports, every piece of enterprise software would fight over the same ephemeral port numbers, causing conflicts and configuration headaches. The registration system brings order: Kyocera knows port 1063 is theirs, and other vendors choose different numbers.
Related Ports
Kyocera network management tools may also use:
- Port 9091-9094 — Kyocera Net Viewer services
- Port 161 (SNMP) — Standard network device monitoring
- Port 80/443 (HTTP/HTTPS) — Web interface access to printer configuration
Frequently Asked Questions About Port 1063
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