How to Find the Master Browser: Example

To find the master browser for a domain, the following command line must be used.


browstat getmaster <transport> <domain_name>

Where <transport> is one of the protocols installed on the system, in the form reported by net config rdr on the following Workstation active on line.


NwlnkNb NetBT_Lance1 NetBT_EE162 Nbf_Lance1

For example, the following command could be used to find the master browser for a domain named Seattle.


browstat getmaster NetBT_Lance1 Seattle

Note

When using Browstat.exe, you can use either the full command or the two- or three-character abbreviation, such as gm instead of getmaster.