Article: Q140473
Product(s): Windows for Workgroups and Windows NT Networking Issues
Version(s): winnt:3.5,3.51; :2.2c,3.11,3.11a,3.11b
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Last Modified: 08-AUG-2001
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 3.5, 3.51
- Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.5, 3.51
- Microsoft LAN Manager, version 2.2c
- Microsoft TCP/IP-32 for Windows for Workgroups, versions 3.11, 3.11a, 3.11b
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SUMMARY
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When you use Network Monitor to determine Node type, you may come to an invalid
conclusion, if the assumption is made that any P-NODE client will not issue a
broadcast for NetBIOS name resolution. This also applies to H- NODE detection in
some cases.
MORE INFORMATION
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The following is an excerpt from a White Paper on TCP/IP implementation,
TCPIPIMP.DOC, available for download from CIS or the Microsoft FTP server.
NodeType
Key: Netbt\Parameters
Value Type: REG_DWORD - Number
Valid Range: 1,2,4,8 (b-node, p-node, m-node, h-node)
Default: 1 or 8 based on the WINS server configuration
Description: This parameter determines what methods NetBT will use to
register and resolve names. A b-node system uses broadcasts. A p-node
system uses only point-to-point name queries to a name server (WINS). An m-
node system broadcasts first, then queries the name server. An h-node
system queries the name server first, then broadcasts. Resolution via
LMHOSTS and/or DNS, if enabled, will follow these methods. If this key is
present it will override the DhcpNodeType key. If neither key is present,
the system defaults to b-node if there are no WINS servers configured for
the client. The system defaults to h-node if there is at least one WINS
server configured.
The described behavior of the p-node client is correct unless the internet
group name associated with type 1C is returned from the WINS server or if a
LMHOSTS file has a 0 (zero) entry for broadcast. In these cases a single
broadcast will be observed from the client. This does not effect network
operation and causes no problems. A single broadcast from a client will not
adversely affect network operations.
This is expected behavior as an internet address of all zeros is used to
address the network as a whole.
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Version : winnt:3.5,3.51; :2.2c,3.11,3.11a,3.11b
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