Connect two pcs with network cable

[dtaluthge]

i tried to connect ma laptop and ma home pc with network cable it doesnt work. laptop running windows 7 ultimate and pc running with xp sp1. is it possible to connect???

 

[MDR]

you need a cross cable
you need to sepcify each computer with an ip add
you need to be on the same domain

 

[Ch@n]

same workgroup too.
default gateway shuld be same.

 

[chev65]

i tried to connect ma laptop and ma home pc with network cable it doesnt work. laptop running windows 7 ultimate and pc running with xp sp1. is it possible to connect???

Try following this tutorial, it may help with your problem.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/49569-internet-sharing-using-cross-over-cable.html?filter