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WINS/NetBIOS Settings

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Register the WINS server when it is installed to resolve the name.

Settings

Description

[ON]/[OFF]

Select whether to use the WINS server.

[ON] is specified by default.

[Automatic Retrieval Settings]

Select whether to automatically obtain the address of the WINS server.

This item is necessary when DHCP is enabled.

[Enable] is specified by default.

[WINS Server Address]

Enter the WINS server address when manually specifying it.

Use the following entry formats.

  • Example of entry: "192.168.1.1"

[Node Type Setting]

Select the name resolution method.

  • [B Node]: Makes inquiries by broadcast.

  • [P Node]: Makes inquires to the WINS server.

  • [M Node]: Makes inquiries to the broadcast and WINS server in sequence.

  • [H Node]: Makes inquiries to the WINS server and broadcast in sequence.

[H Node] is specified by default.