connecting a 2000 window to xp professional

I am having problems connecting a 2000 prof.to xp prof to make them both
connect to the internet They do not have to share anything except to connet
to the internet. I have a westell versa link model 327w. which is connected
to the xp in living room.I have a wireless adpter connected to the 2000
pro. in bedroom.. I have verizon dsl on the xp.Is it better to go wireless
or connec both to the router?Trying to use wizard on xp will not work.even if
make disk.
Thank you
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mps