How to disable NetBIOS over TCP/IP by using DHCP server options

This article describes how to disable NetBIOS over TCP/IP on the DHCP client by using DHCP server options.

Applies to:   Windows 10 - all editions, Windows Server 2012 R2
Original KB number:   313314

Summary

The Windows Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server provides a Vendor class option that you can use to disable NetBIOS over TCP/IP on the DHCP client.

Disable NetBIOS on the DHCP server

To disable NetBIOS on the DHCP server, follow these steps:

  1. Select Start, point to Programs, point to Administrative Tools, and then select DHCP.
  2. In the navigation pane, expand the server_name, expand Scope, right-click Scope Options, and then select Configure Options.

    Note

    In this step, the server_name placeholder specifies the name of the DHCP server.

  3. Select the Advanced tab, and then select Microsoft Windows 2000 Options in the Vendor class list.
  4. Make sure that Default User Class is selected in the User class list.
  5. Select the 001 Microsoft Disable Netbios Option check box, under the Available Options column.
  6. In the Data entry area, type 0x2 in the Long box, and then select OK.

Configure the DHCP client to enable the DHCP server to determine NetBIOS behavior

  • For Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, and Windows 2000

    1. On the desktop, right-click My Network Places, and then select Properties.

    2. Right-click Local Area Connection, and then select Properties.

    3. In the Components checked are used by this connection list, double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), select Advanced, and then select the WINS tab.

      Note

      In Windows XP and in Windows Server 2003, you must double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the This connection uses the following items list.

    4. Select Use NetBIOS setting from the DHCP server, and then select OK three times.

  • For Windows Vista

    1. On the desktop, right-click Network, and then select Properties.
    2. Under Tasks, select Manage network connections.
    3. Right-click Local Area Connection, and then select Properties.
    4. In the This connection uses the following items list, double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), select Advanced, and then select the WINS tab.
    5. Select Use NetBIOS setting from the DHCP server, and then select OK three times.
  • For Windows 7

    1. Select Start, and then select Control Panel.

    2. Under Network and Internet, select View network status and tasks.

    3. Select Change adapter settings.

    4. Right-click Local Area Connection, and then select Properties.

    5. In the This connection uses the following items list, double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), select Advanced, and then select the WINS tab.

    6. Select Use NetBIOS setting from the DHCP server, and then select OK three times.