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Usually you only want to do that over a VPN. Most NetBIOS traffic is generated by broadcasts, which are not routable anyway.
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Usually you only want to do that over a VPN. Most NetBIOS traffic is generated by broadcasts, which are not routable anyway.

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Is there any reason to let netbios traffic out of your network. &nbsp;Thanks
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Is there any reason to let netbios traffic out of your network.  Thanks

Allow netbios traffic from internal to external through Firewall

Software firewalls, also known as host-based firewalls, provide a layer of software on one host that controls network traffic in and out of that single machine. Most operating systems now include firewall software, but many available software firewalls include central distribution, antivirus systems and disaster recovery.

Software Firewalls

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.