Port 137 is primarily used for NetBIOS Name Service, which is a protocol used for name registration and resolution in a Windows-based network. It allows computers to communicate with each other using names instead of IP addresses. Port 137 is also used for server message block (SMB) traffic, which is a protocol used for file sharing, printer sharing, and other types of communication between Windows systems.
Ports those registered with IANA are shown as official ports. The same port number may be unofficialy used by various services or applications. The official usage are listed separately below its usage may change from time to time.
Official
Port |
Protocol (TCP/UDP) |
Title |
Description |
Port Type |
Port 137 |
tcp |
netbios-ns |
NETBIOS Name Service |
WELL KNOWN PORT |
Port 137 |
udp |
netbios-ns |
NETBIOS Name Service |
WELL KNOWN PORT |
UnOfficial
Unofficialy or sometimes with conflict, the same port may be used by different applications.
Port | Protocol (TCP/UDP) | Description |