Apple File Services Protocol

This page provides information on the Apple File Services Protocol detected by the Netify DPI engine. The protocol operates on TCP port 548 and UDP port 548, both officially registered with the IANA.

Protocol Description

The Apple Filing Protocol (AFP) is part of Apple File Service (AFS). It offers filer services for macOS and classic Mac OS.

Please see the protocol catalog page for information on other protocols detected by Netify DPI.

Protocol Details

ID
97
Full Name
Apple Filing Protocol
Abbreviation
AFP
Category Tag
file-server
Category
File Server
Introduced
Version 2.88

Protocol Ports - RFC

TCP 548
AFP Over TCP
UDP 548
AFP Over TCP

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