Since the client does support NetBIOS, you could try using net send at the command line of another client to send a message to the user by computer name and ask them to call the support desk. Of course if it's a Windows 9x client they would have to be running Winpopup to receive your message.
You could also use the remote shutdown utility from Microsoft to reboot the computer in x minutes and send a message along with a reason which again could be contact the support desk. -----Original Message----- From: Priscilla Oppenheimer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, December 06, 2002 11:23 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: OT finding station trying to become MasterBrowser [7:58701] I don't think there's any answer to this, but I thought I would check. How can I find the physical location of a system if I know the following: NetBIOS name, IP address, MAC Address, and the Domain it is attached too. I have a system that is trying to become the Master Browser and I've discovered all of the above information. The problem is, it's a large flat network, so the IP address comes from a huge pool and doesn't help identify a network segment. The NetBIOS name isn't helpful and the vendor code in the MAC address is shared by almost all the systems. Any utilities that you know of that could help find this station? It's a city-wide school system and driving around from school to school isn't practical, although it is a rather small city... :-) Any info would be great. Thanks. Priscilla Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=58705&t=58701 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
