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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In order to specify WINS server settings, computer name (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 in to System Manager Mode.
Starting Remote UI
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Click [Settings/Registration] on the Portal page.
Remote UI Screen
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Select [Network Settings]
[WINS Settings].
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Click [Edit].
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Select the [WINS Resolution] check box, and specify the required settings.
[WINS Resolution]
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.
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.
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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.
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Selecting settings from the operation panel
WINS settings can also be accessed from <Menu> in the Home screen. <WINS Settings>
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