What is the default protocol/port for secure WinBox connections?

The default protocol for secure WinBox connections is TCP on port 8291. WinBox is a graphical user interface developed by MikroTik for managing RouterOS devices, and it utilizes this specific port for establishing secure connections.

This port (TCP/8291) allows users to connect to their MikroTik devices securely over the network, providing a means to manage configuration settings in a user-friendly manner. The choice of using TCP as the transport protocol is important because it offers reliable communication between the client and the server, ensuring that data packets are delivered in order without loss.

Understanding this default setting is crucial for network administrators, as it helps in configuring firewalls and ensuring that necessary ports are open for management access to MikroTik routers.