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nbtstat command and MAC address
1.Sometimes I use "nbtstat -A A.B.C.D" , then I cannot find NETBIOS name for some machines. why ? Suppose , I use "nbtstat -A 192.168.1.20" , and 192.168.1.20 is static ip addres not DHCP address. And Then I cannot solve this name even if it's on Windows platform . Why ?
2. Can I ping MAC address instead of IP address?
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Maybe the machines you are trying to get data from are not running netbios. WinXP for example does not run netbios by default.
If you know the IP address, but can't get the name, that's a netbios name resolution issue. WINS, LMHOSTS, hosts, etc resolve that.
If you know the MAC address and the IP address, you can add the system to your arp table, but that won't help your name resolution problem.
What exactly is it you are trying to accomplish, anyway?
If you know the IP address, but can't get the name, that's a netbios name resolution issue. WINS, LMHOSTS, hosts, etc resolve that.
If you know the MAC address and the IP address, you can add the system to your arp table, but that won't help your name resolution problem.
What exactly is it you are trying to accomplish, anyway?
lrmoore: Actually, Windows XP is perfectly happy with NetBIOS--it uses NetBIOS over TCP/IP as standard. The thing which isn't installed by default on XP is the antiquated NetBEUI protocol.
Thanks so much , I'll try and test again.
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Networking is the process of connecting computing devices, peripherals and terminals together through a system that uses wiring, cabling or radio waves that enable their users to communicate, share information and interact over distances. Often associated are issues regarding operating systems, hardware and equipment, cloud and virtual networking, protocols, architecture, storage and management.