NetBIOS name resolution is still used on newer Windows 2003, 2000, and XP clients. It's a good thing to be aware of when you are troubleshooting name resolution problems.
| Node Type | Hex Value | Description |
| B-Node | 0x01 | Uses Broadcast messages to register and resolve NetBIOS names |
| P-Node | 0x02 | Uses Point-to-point communication between the client and the WINS server to register and resolve NetBIOS names. |
| M-Node | 0x04 | Uses a Mix of B-node and P-node techniques. The client first attempts to resolve the name using a B-Node broadcast. If no response is received, the client attempts to resolve the name by querying the WINS server. |
| H-Node | 0x08 | Uses a Hybrid technique of first using a P-Node WINS server query followed by a B-Node broadcast. Default for WINS-enabled clients. |
H-Node Query Order
For Windows NT clients, use the ipconfig -all command line utility to view WINS node type. For Win 95/98 clients, use the winipcfg graphical utility to view the WINS node type.