Nbtstat command

The nbtstat command is a diagnostic tool for NetBIOS over TCP/IP. Its primary design is to help troubleshoot NetBIOS name resolution problems. The command is included in several versions of Microsoft Windows.

1. What is the difference between netstat and NBTStat?
2. What is NetBIOS command?
3. How do I check my NetBIOS status?
4. Is it safe to disable NetBIOS?
5. What are ports 137 and 138 used for?
6. What has replaced NetBIOS?
7. What is NetBIOS and how does it work?
8. When would you use Nbtstat?
9. Why do we use netstat command?
10. What is net session?
11. Is NetBIOS a security risk?
12. Does Windows 10 use NetBIOS?
13. What is NetBIOS over TCP IP used for?

What is the difference between netstat and NBTStat?

NetBIOS over TCP/IP status (nbtstat) is a command-line tool used primarily for diagnosing or troubleshooting NetBIOS name issues. ... Network Status (netstat) displays information on the IP configuration of a host, but goes further to show its connections, including ports, protocols, and metrics on the communications.

What is NetBIOS command?

Displays NetBIOS over TCP/IP (NetBT) protocol statistics, NetBIOS name tables for both the local computer and remote computers, and the NetBIOS name cache. ... This command is available only if the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) protocol is installed as a component in the properties of a network adapter in Network Connections.

How do I check my NetBIOS status?

Determine if NetBIOS is Enabled

Log into your dedicated server using Remote Desktop. Click on Start > Run > cmd. this means NetBIOS is enabled. Confirm that it's been disabled by going to Start > Run > cmd > nbstat -n.

Is it safe to disable NetBIOS?

There are many security concerns with NetBIOS; and disabling its support on your network and devices is strongly recommended. Disabling the use and support of NetBIOS can help to mitigate an attacker's ability to: poison and spoof responses, obtain a user's hashed credentials, inspect web traffic, etc.

What are ports 137 and 138 used for?

UDP ports 137 and 138 are used for local NetBIOS browser, naming, and lookup functions.

What has replaced NetBIOS?

Today, DNS has replaced WINS, since Microsoft made changes to NetBIOS, allowing it to use the TCP/IP stack to perform its job (NetBIOS over TCP/IP) and most DNS servers are able to handle NetBIOS requests. ... In short, DNS maps TCP/IP host names to IP addresses and WINS maps NetBIOS host names to IP addresses.

What is NetBIOS and how does it work?

NetBIOS provides communication services on local networks. It uses a software protocol called NetBIOS Frames that allows applications and computers on a local area network to communicate with network hardware and to transmit data across the network.

When would you use Nbtstat?

nbtstat command is used for NetBIOS name cache and names registered with the Windows Internet Name Service (WINS).

Why do we use netstat command?

The network statistics ( netstat ) command is a networking tool used for troubleshooting and configuration, that can also serve as a monitoring tool for connections over the network. Both incoming and outgoing connections, routing tables, port listening, and usage statistics are common uses for this command.

What is net session?

Manages server computer connections. Used without parameters, net session displays information about all sessions with the local computer.

Is NetBIOS a security risk?

Vulnerabilities in Windows Host NetBIOS to Information Retrieval is a Low risk vulnerability that is also high frequency and high visibility. This is the most severe combination of security factors that exists and it is extremely important to find it on your network and fix it as soon as possible.

Does Windows 10 use NetBIOS?

NetBIOS is a somewhat obsolete broadband protocol. Yet, despite its vulnerabilities, NetBIOS is still enabled by default for network adapters in Windows. Some users might prefer to disable the NetBIOS protocol. This is how users can disable NetBIOS in Windows 10.

What is NetBIOS over TCP IP used for?

NetBIOS over TCP/IP (NBT) supports legacy applications that use the NetBIOS protocol as well as the NetBIOS name server (NBNS), which converts NetBIOS names into IP addresses. NetBIOS names are the names (up to 15-characters long) that users assign to their computers in a DOS/Windows network.