Re: [Nolug] What port does SAMBA use

On Tue, 15 Jul 2003 Retrolin@aol.com wrote:

> I think I finally figured out why I cannot get redhat 9 to connect to a
> windows XP shared computer. I'm thinking the port is blocked. So, now
> all I need to know is what port samba uses so I can forward that port
> and get it all working...can anyone help?

Samba/SMB/NetBIOS uses ports 137-139. But i know you aren't using SMB
over the public internet?? That would be very insecure. If so, someone
will surely volunteer to beat you with a wet noodle.

-ray

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Ray DeJean  				       	 http://www.r-a-y.org
Systems Engineer                    Southeastern Louisiana University
IBM Certified Specialist  	      AIX Administration, AIX Support
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