How to establish a ad-hoc Network between 2 Laptops via Wi-Fi?

Question

I have 2 laptops and One of the Laptop is connected to Internet via Ethernet.

I would like to establish a ad-hoc network between these 2 laptops. Any suggestions/pointers would be really helpful.

Answer 1

For Windows 7 see this serverfault question: Windows 7 - wireless connection sharing

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On a Mac laptop go to System Preferences

Under the Internet & Network section select Sharing

Check the box next to Internet Sharing

Select Ethernet 1 from the drop down "share your connection from"

Under "To computer using:" check the box for Airport