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Parameter Description
-n
Lists local NetBIOS names. Registered indicates that
the name is registered by broadcast (Bnode) or WINS
(other node types).
-R Reloads the LMHOSTS file after purging all names
from the NetBIOS name cache.
-r
Lists name resolution statistics for Windows networking
name resolution. On a Windows computer configured
to use WINS, this option returns the number of names
resolved and registered through broadcast or through
WINS.
-S Displays both client and server sessions, listing the
remote hosts by IP address only.
-s
Displays both client and server sessions, and attempts
to convert the remote host IP address to a name using
the HOSTS file.
interval Displays selected statistics, pausing interval seconds
between each display. Press Ctrl+C to stop displaying
statistics. Without this parameter, nbtstat prints the
current configuration information once.
To run the nbtstat command from Windows
Step Action
1
Click Start → Programs → Accessories → Command Prompt.
Result: The Command Prompt window appears.
2
At the Command prompt, type nbtstat with the required
parameters.
3
Press Enter.
Result: The system runs the nbtstat utility.
Type Exit to exit the Command Prompt window and return to
Windows.
—End—
The netstat command
The netstat command displays current TCP/IP network connections and
protocol statistics.
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