Configuring WINS

When using the machine in a network environment that uses both NetBIOS and TCP/IP, configure Windows Internet Name Service (WINS) to convert the NetBIOS name to an IP address.
To enable WINS, specify the WINS server. WINS cannot be used in an IPv6 environment.
This section describes how to configure the settings using Remote UI from a computer.
On the control panel, select [Menu] in the [Home] screen, and then select [Preferences] to configure the settings. [WINS Settings]
Administrator privileges are required. The machine must be restarted to apply the settings.
Required Preparations
Set the computer name and workgroup name. Setting the Computer Name and Workgroup Name
Prepare the IPv4 address of the WINS server and keep it close by.
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Log in to Remote UI in System Manager Mode. Starting Remote UI
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On the Portal page of Remote UI, click [Settings/Registration]. Portal Page of Remote UI
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Click [Network Settings] [WINS Settings] [Edit].
The [Edit WINS Settings] screen is displayed.
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Select the [WINS Resolution] checkbox.
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Enter the IPv4 address of the WINS server, and click [OK].
If the IP address of the WINS server is obtained from a DHCP server, the obtained IP address has priority. Configuring DNS
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Restart the machine. Restarting the Machine
The settings are applied.
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