Setting the WINS Server
WINS (Windows Internet Name Service) is a service used for associating a NetBIOS name (a name of a computer or a printer on a SMB network) with an IP address. You need a WINS server to use WINS.
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NOTE
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When using the IP address settings specified by DHCPWhen you obtain the WINS server IP address from the DHCP server, the IP address obtained from the DHCP server is overwritten.
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The scan function is not available in the IPv6 environment.Use it in the IPv4 environment.
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Setting from the Remote UI
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Start the Remote UI and log on in system manager mode.
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Click [Settings/Registration].
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Click [Network Settings] -> [TCP/IP Settings].
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Click [Edit] in [WINS Configuration].
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Specify the WINS settings.
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[WINS Resolution]
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Select the check box to use WINS for its name resolution.
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[WINS Server Address]
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Enter the IP address of the WINS server.
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[Scope ID]
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The scope ID determines the range of IP addresses that can be assigned to devices and computers. It can be used regardless of the WINS resolution settings.
When a scope ID is not specified on the computer in your network environment, leave the [Scope ID] field blank. |
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To register a printer on WINS server, you need to set [NetBIOS Name] and [Workgroup Name]. To set [NetBIOS Name] and [Workgroup Name], see "Setting the SMB."
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Click [OK].
