Note : This is for old-school users who still using Windows XP / Windows Server 2003. If possible, I will update with the steps for Windows 7 / Windows 8  / Windows Server 2008 / Windows Server 2012 (if I am not lazy enough). Description : How to connect two (2) different computers using a single Normal (Nor Crossover) LAN cable. How To Do : Connect those computers using the LAN cable (we named it as Computer 01 and Computer 02 .) From Computer 01 , go to Start > Control Panel > Network Connection , right click and choose Properties .