Can I use my Macbook as a wireless access point?

I have an odd question.
I was wondering if it is possible to use my MacBook as a wireless access point. I am traveling to my parents house for Christmas with my Nintendo Wii, and they do not have wireless internet. Here is what I would like to do:
Attach my MacBook to my parents wired internet hub.
Create a wireless network with my MacBook.
Connect to that wireless network on my Wii.
I know this is an odd question, but it seems fairly feasbible in my head, I'm just not sure how to go about doing it.
Any help would be GREATLY appreciated. Thanks!
Macbook   Mac OS X (10.4.8)  

Actually, it's quite simple... like Robert said, go to System Preferences > Sharing > Internet and choose to share your connection from built in ethernet with computers using AirPort. Click on Airport options and then specify the wireless "network" name you wish to use and whether or not you want security. If you are only playing games with the Wii, I would suggest not enabling security... It would only make things more difficult... plus when sharing the connection like this, you only have the option of using WEP which isn't really that secure anyway in the right hands. Also, when you specify a network name, choose one with no spaces; this will also make things easier for your Wii to connect. That should do it! Good luck!!
Hope this was a help!

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