Command for start Internet sharing in MAC OS

Hi
I have to start internet sharing in my mac book remotely. Can any body help me in this. I can do this using gui and it working for me.
Any command ???
Suggestions ??
Thanks in advance,
Vishal

Try the Unix forum.

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Solved it, at least temporarily:
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sudo lsof -i 67
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