Configuring WINS
Windows Internet Name Service (WINS) is a name resolution service that associates a NetBIOS name (a computer or printer name in an SMB network) with an IP address. To enable WINS, the WINS server must be specified.
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IMPORTANT
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In order to specify WINS server settings, NetBIOS name and workgroup name are required to be set. Configuring SMB
The function is not available in an IPv6 network.
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Start the Remote UI and log on in System Manager Mode. Starting 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, specify the required settings, and click [OK].
[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 of the WINS server.
Enter the IP address of the WINS server.
IMPORTANT:
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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Restart the machine.
Turn OFF the machine, wait for at least 10 seconds, and turn it back ON.
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NOTE
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WINS settings can also be accessed from
 . WINS Settings |