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NBLookup for Windows

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NBLookup is a command-line diagnostic utility for querying WINS servers. It sends NetBIOS name requests using UDP to troubleshoot name resolution issues on TCP/IP version 4 networks.

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  • Pros

    • Command line interface enables scripting and automation
    • Sends NetBIOS name queries directly to WINS servers
    • Functions as a dedicated network diagnostic utility
    • Utilizes User Datagram Protocol for lightweight queries
    • Communicates on standard WINS port UDP 137

  • Cons

    • Requires the TCP/IP version 4 protocol to run
    • Lacks support for TCP/IP version 6 networks
    • Does not provide a graphical user interface
    • Functionality is limited to WINS server queries
    • Only resolves NetBIOS names
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GENERAL
Release
Latest update
Version
1.0
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Windows
Operating System
Windows 10
Additional Requirements
None
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Total Downloads
133
Downloads Last Week
1
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By Microsoft
Send NetBIOS name queries to Microsoft Windows Internet Naming Service servers.
NBLookup is a command line diagnostic tool that uses the User Datagram Protocol (UDP) to send NetBIOS name queries to Microsoft Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) servers. NBLookup requires TCP/IP version 4 to run. WINS servers accept name resolution requests on UDP port 137.
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