Windows 2000, NT and 9x support WINS and can query a WINS server as long as the router allows WINS traffic between both segments.
Take a look at the following KB for more information on WINS PROXY:
WINS Proxy Agent Functionality WGID:324
ID: 121004
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=121004
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>Subject: WINS Proxy
>Date: Fri, 16 Apr 2004 12:21:05 -0700
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>Schenario: I have 2 subnets, one with WINS server and clientes and other just with wins clients
Where do I have to install WINS PROXY to all clients computer reach the WINS server ?
Thanks,
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Sergio Moreno
Microsoft Windows Networking
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