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Windows nbtstat -A equivalent in Linux
Looks up NetBIOS names for a host.
Windows
→
nbtstat -A
Linux equivalents
nmblookup -A IP
nmblookup -A IP
nmblookup -A IP
Overview
What this command does
Looks up NetBIOS names for a host.
Migration tip: Check the distro-specific rows before copying; package names and service names can differ even when the tool name is similar.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
Query NetBIOS name table
Looks up NetBIOS names for a host.
nmblookup -A IP
Query NetBIOS name table
nmblookup --help
Show command help when supported
man nmblookup
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
nmblookup -A IP
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: nbtstat -A
nmblookup -A IPReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
nmblookup -A IP | Query NetBIOS name table |
nmblookup --help | Show command help when supported |
man nmblookup | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
The equivalent is shown for Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch. Some rows use a different package manager or helper tool where Linux distributions commonly diverge.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | apt package: samba-client / cifs-utils | nmblookup -A IP |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | dnf package: samba-client / cifs-utils | nmblookup -A IP |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | pacman package: smbclient / cifs-utils | nmblookup -A IP |
Same command on this distribution. |
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