2 Mac network: ethernet not plugged in

I am trying to set up a network between my G5 and old G4 via ethernet to transfer files. Network status on both machines says built-in ethernet not plugged in, when clearly it is plugged in. Have been using this cable from the G4 to the printer. Is there a certain type of ethernet cable that must be used?

Beautiful. I knew there had to be a simple answer. As soon as I plugged in the crossover cable, I was in business. I had tried Migration Asst. with a Firewire connection, but the choices of what to import were limited, it did not recognize my second hard drive, and what was imported was put in a "no index" folder with a red "Do Not Enter" symbol attached.
So what's the point? Ethernet works great.

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