Sharing internet with two apple laptop.

Hi,
Im trying to share my internet connection of my macbook pro to macbook.
My Macbook pro is connected thru ethernet cable.
So, I was wondering if its possible to share internet connection of both laptop, thru airport to airport, or bluetooth to bluetooth.
I can't connect ethernet to ethernet because one of them is in use for internet.

You can share the connection. Select Mac Help from the Finder's Help menu. Enter 'share internet' in the search field without quotes. The second article will provide the help you need.
I would recommend you buy an inexpensive wireless router which is a better alternative. The D-Link 524, for example, is under $60 and provides four LAN ports as well as standard wireless.

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