crossover network ok but client cant access web

Hi,
My client cannot access internet through shared dsl connection.
Here is the set up...

The following Network connections are showing on both the desktop as well as
on the laptop:
This is what shows under LAN or High-Speed Internet...
There are two connections on both machines:
(1):
- Local area connection is name
-- LAN or Highspeed internet is type
-- Enabled is status
-- realtek rtl8139 C+ Fast Ethernet NIC is Device Name

(2):
- 1394 Connection is Name
-- LAN or High Speed Internet is type
-- Enabled is Status
-- 1394 Net Adapter is Device Name

THE other connection on my desktop is my DSL Connection:
-"personalized name of connection" is Name
-- LAN or High-Speed INternet is Type
-- Enabled, Shared is Status
--Westell Wirespeed dual connect modem is Device name.

OKAY....
So, I can access email and internet from Desktop but not laptop.
I can't figure it out.
Any help?
Thanks,
GV