NetBIOS

gammerman · 07-14-2008, 03:27 AM

Hello,

Would netbios be a normal process while having a broadband firewall 4 port router then to a wireless access point to provide wireless internet access for two other computers.

I've read and really haven't seen a factual doc or evidence that we need it and is it necessary for my set up. And what would happen if I disable it. Or removed it.

AMD Fanboy · 07-14-2008, 09:06 PM

NetBIOS is an old windows proprietary networking protocol. It's not routable, meaning that you wouldn't be able to use a router with it. Stick with TCP/IP. If you're making a home network without an internet connection, NetBIOS would be fine.

tyttebøvs · 07-15-2008, 12:35 AM

NetBEUI was the old non-routable network protocol. NetBIOS over TCP/IP is a way for Windows pcs to communicate

AMD Fanboy · 07-15-2008, 10:05 PM

You're right, i got them confused. I'm sorry.......... I dropped the ball on this one.

jdbennet · 07-16-2008, 10:35 PM

Yeah the NETBIOS service is needed to make filesharing work (WINS etc... requires it)

bragr · 07-18-2008, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gammerman

Hello,

Would netbios be a normal process while having a broadband firewall 4 port router then to a wireless access point to provide wireless internet access for two other computers.

I've read and really haven't seen a factual doc or evidence that we need it and is it necessary for my set up. And what would happen if I disable it. Or removed it.

Yes its normal and you should keep it. Its and old protical used by alot of things for networking, especially in Local networks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by AMD Fanboy

NetBIOS is an old windows proprietary networking protocol. It's not routable, meaning that you wouldn't be able to use a router with it. Stick with TCP/IP. If you're making a home network without an internet connection, NetBIOS would be fine.

You need both actually. NetBIOS connects OVER TCP/IP. NetBIOS would fail without TCP/IP

EDIT: **** i should read all the posts before posting. Sorry guys.

07-14-2008, 03:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
gammerman New Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1	NetBIOS Hello, Would netbios be a normal process while having a broadband firewall 4 port router then to a wireless access point to provide wireless internet access for two other computers. I've read and really haven't seen a factual doc or evidence that we need it and is it necessary for my set up. And what would happen if I disable it. Or removed it.

07-14-2008, 09:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
AMD Fanboy Bronze Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Philadelphia, MS Age: 39 Posts: 94	NetBIOS is an old windows proprietary networking protocol. It's not routable, meaning that you wouldn't be able to use a router with it. Stick with TCP/IP. If you're making a home network without an internet connection, NetBIOS would be fine. __________________ CompTIA A+ (2007) CompTIA Network + (2007)

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AMD Fanboy Bronze Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Philadelphia, MS Age: 39 Posts: 94	You're right, i got them confused. I'm sorry.......... I dropped the ball on this one. __________________ CompTIA A+ (2007) CompTIA Network + (2007)

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tyttebøvs Gold Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 269	NetBEUI was the old non-routable network protocol. NetBIOS over TCP/IP is a way for Windows pcs to communicate

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