Path:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\computer\CurrentControlSet\Serv ices\Netbt\Parameters
Key Name: NodeType
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 uses to register and resolve names.
A B-node computer uses broadcasts.
A P-node computer uses only point- to-point name queries to a name server (WINS).
An M-node computer broadcasts first, and then queries the name server.
An H-node computer queries the name server first, and then broadcasts.
Resolution through LMHOSTS or DNS follows these methods.
TCP/IP and NBT configuration parameters for Windows XP