Recommended dCloud Connection Speed and Port Requirements

Last updated: October 2016

To optimize your dCloud session performance, take note of the minimum connection speed and port requirements below.

Minimum Recommended Connection Speed

Review the table below for the minimum recommended connection speed based.

Table 1. Minimum Recommended Connection Speed

Session Characteristics	Minimum Recommended Network Speed
Only you will use and work with the session Involves minimal interaction Do not involve multi-party or video conferencing	768 Kbps
You plan to present the session as a demonstration or proof of concept to others Involves heavy interaction Involves multi-party or video conferencing	1.5 Mpbs

Review the table below to determine port requirements based on the devices and types of access needed to connect to active sessions.

Table 2. Port Requirements for Active dCloud Sessions

Port Number	Access Type	Requirements
443	TCP	Must be open to allow Cisco AnyConnect VPN Clients and Cisco routers to connect to active sessions.
443	UDP	Must be open to allow Cisco AnyConnect VPN Clients with Datagram Transport Layer Security (DTLS) authentication and Cisco IP phones to connect to active sessions.
5246	UDP	Must be open to allow an access-point-only option using Control and Provisioning of Wireless Access Points (CAPWAP) to connect to active sessions with a wireless LAN controller.
5247	UDP	Must be open to allow an access-point-only option using CAPWAP to connect to active sessions with a wireless LAN controller.