How in the hell do i network knoppix with xp using a crossover cable. I have been trying for a long time and i dont know what to do please help!

So far i have been able to see my computer on the LinNeighborhood but i cant connect to the internet or do anythings else like use nmap, telnet, lynx and so far knoppix is showing an ip of 169.254.118.13 that i assigned because of some post http://www.knoppix.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4873#22523 so i am not really sure what to do now.