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NBTSCAN (Naming) (NBTSCAN)

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Overview

Plugin for device name discovery via the nbtscan network utility, using NetBIOS. Runs against IPs already discovered by a device scanner - it doesn't discover devices itself, only tries to attach a name to ones that don't have one yet. Mainly useful for older/Windows-family devices that respond to NetBIOS name queries; most modern devices won't.

Usage

  • Check the Settings page for details.

Notes

  • See the Name resolution guide for how this fits alongside the other naming plugins (AVAHISCAN, NSLOOKUP, DIGSCAN).