Changing NetBIOS default port

's Computer Specifications

My ISP blocks the NetBIOS port for "security" purposes. Is
there any way to have either port forwarding or completely
change the default port from 139 to something I choose?

's Computer Specifications

Hi,

The port for NetBIOS cannot be changed. NetBIOS over the INternet is
unreliable as many ISPs drop NetBIOS traffic. You should consider using a
VPN.

Thanks,
Marc Reynolds
Microsoft Technical Support

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