Configuring WINS
Windows Internet Name Service (WINS) is a name resolution service that associates a NetBIOS name (a computer or printer name in a NetBIOS network) with an IP address. To use WINS, a WINS server must be specified.
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To register this machine with a WINS server, a NetBIOS name and workgroup name must be set. Configuring NetBIOS
This function is not available in an IPv6 environment.
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Start the Remote UI and log on in System Manager Mode. Starting the Remote UI
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Click [Settings/Registration].
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Click [Network Settings] 
[TCP/IP Settings].
[TCP/IP Settings].
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Click [Edit] in [WINS Settings].
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Select the [WINS Resolution] check box and enter the required information.
[WINS Resolution]
Select the check box to use WINS for name resolution. When not using WINS, clear the check box.
Select the check box to use WINS for name resolution. When not using WINS, clear the check box.
[WINS Server Address]
Enter the IP address (IPv4) of the WINS server.
Enter the IP address (IPv4) of the WINS server.
If the IP address of the WINS server is obtained from a DHCP server, the obtained IP address overrides the IP address entered in the [WINS Server Address] text box.
[Scope ID]
If the network is divided into several groups with scope IDs (identifiers for groups of devices in the network), enter up to 63 alphanumeric characters for the scope ID. Leave the text box blank if there is no scope ID set for your computer.
If the network is divided into several groups with scope IDs (identifiers for groups of devices in the network), enter up to 63 alphanumeric characters for the scope ID. Leave the text box blank if there is no scope ID set for your computer.
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Click [OK].
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Restart the machine.
Turn OFF the machine, wait for at least 10 seconds, and turn it back ON.