localsend / localsend/protocol

Add fallback port

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Description

The current default is to use port 53317, however, there is a small probability that this port is used as "ephemeral port". (See https://github.com/localsend/localsend/issues/125)

A solution for this is to add a fallback port if 53317 is already occupied.

The fallback port should be a lower-number port which will be upgraded to default in another future release.

I really liked your way of thinking @Jipok. What do you think ? Do you know of any good port?

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Research direction

Review the protocol's current handling of default port 53317 and the referenced LocalSend issue 125 first. Define a lower fallback port and verify behavior when 53317 is occupied; the issue is done when that fallback is specified and implemented.

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Domain
api, networking
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Needs clarification
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35/100

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