Specify the NetBIOS Name Resolution Mode (Windows 95/98/Me)

There are several modes used in the resolution of NetBIOS, including WINS and LMHOSTS lookups and broadcast queries. This setting controls which mode is used.

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Open your registry and find the key below.

Create a new string value called "NodeType" and set it to equal either 1, 2, 4, or 8 where 1 = b-node, 2 = p-node, 4 = m-node, and 8 = h-node. This value can also be specified using DHCP.

Restart Windows for the change to take effect.

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Disclaimer: Modifying the registry can cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. We cannot guarantee that problems resulting from modifications to the registry can be solved. Use the information provided at your own risk.