I have 2 computers, one is a acer laptop and the other is a desktop. i want to connect the computers without a router, and only using the crossover cable. After some hardwork the laptop establishes a connection however the desktop says local area connection is unplugged , i have turned off the firewall, assign a different i.p address still no luck. what i have noticed is that the laptop shows a light when the plug is plugged in but the desktop doesnt, does this mean that the ethernet adapter of the desktop is not working or something
PLEASE DO HELP ME