Do both computers have to be on the same type of connection to use home sharing in Itunes

I cannot get my new mac to use the ethernet connection so I am not sure what I am doing wrong? I was told that both computers either have to be connected wirelessly or corded to share a library but I use my macbook pro with my windows desktop and I can sync and view library all day! Any help would be most grateful

You can see the IP address in System Preferences > Network.
Make sure iTunes > preferences > Sharing > is set to share your library.

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