App Acceleration selective port control enables you to specify which network traffic receives acceleration based on destination server ports. This lets you boost application performance while maintaining granular control over which apps’ TCP traffic is accelerated.

You would typically use selective acceleration by port control when you need to accelerate only specific apps like while leaving other apps unaffected. For example, you can configure acceleration for only SMB traffic on standard ports like 445 or NetBIOS ports 137-139, enabling you to quickly realize performance benefits for targeted apps.

You can use this feature to exclude custom or legacy apps from acceleration due to compatibility concerns. Proactively excluding apps from acceleration prevents potential issues with apps that don't interact well with acceleration technology.

Selective Acceleration by Port integrates seamlessly with other Prisma® Access services, preventing conflicts while maintaining the security and functionality of your other Prisma Access services.