Detailed scan results: Analyzing NETBIOS names

Each computer on a network has a unique NETBIOS name. The NetBIOS name is 16-byte address that allows NETBIOS resources to be identified on the network. NETBIOS names are successfully mapped to an IP address using NETBIOS name resolution.

During the vulnerability scanning process, GFI LANguard N.S.S. queries the identity and availability of a target network computer using NETBIOS . If available, the target computer will respond to the request by sending the respective NETBIOS name. To access NETBIOS details collected during a scan, click on the NETBIOS names sub-node.