HP Vectra VL5 5 Network Manual page 15

The physical address is the MAC address (Go to Glossary).
5 Note the IP address of the target PC you want to check
connectivity between and type "ping <ip address of the other
PC>"
Example: ping 192.168.0.127
If you obtain an answer, this it means that the 2 computers can
see each other and communicate.
If a request timeout occurs, you will need to change your LAN
configuration.
To change your LAN configuration:
1
First, try to place the 2 PCs on the same sub-network.
If you are allowed to change the network settings yourself, go
TCP/IP properties
to
2 Enter the following settings for the PCs:
PC 1:
IP address: 192.168.1.1
Sub net mask: 255.255.255.0
Default gateway: 192.168.1.1
Preferred DNS: 192.168.1.1
PC 2:
IP address: 192.168.1.2
Sub net mask: 255.255.255.0
Default gateway: 192.168.1.2
Preferred DNS: 192.168.1.2
3 Validate the change and restart both PCs, if prompted to do so
by your OS.
4 On PC 1, run COMMAND or CMD, and type PING
192.168.1.2.
If it still fails, check the cables between the 2 PCs and your
network adapter hardware.
Regarding the cable connection between the 2 PCs, if
connected through a hub or a switch (necessary if you have
more than 2 PCs on the network) a green light will be activated
when the connection works on their port.
On the network adapter hardware side, some lights will
become brighter and/or blink when the network link is running.
and check "use the following IP address".
15