Using mates Imac internet connection?

HI
Going to my mates tomorrow, he has an imac 20 etherneted into a router and no wireless set up as yet.
Question, if i take my MBPro round there to do some holiday research, can my MBP connect to his Imac somehow, and use the internet through his Imac?
If so, HOW do I do it?
Many thanks in advance

Your mate will have to create the Network on his imac because it is plugged into a network.
+You can create a wireless network between two or more AirPort-enabled computers without using an AirPort Base Station. Using what is known as a “computer-to-computer” network, you can share files or play your favorite multiplayer network game over the airwaves.+
+Computer-to-computer networks are sometimes referred to as ad-hoc networks.+
+To create a computer-to-computer network:+
+Choose Create Network from the AirPort status icon in the menu bar.+
+If the icon isn’t in the menu bar, choose Apple > System Preferences, and then click Network. Click AirPort and select the “Show AirPort status in menu bar” checkbox.+
+Give the network a name and select a channel from the pop-up menu. The default channel is 11, but you can choose channel 1 or channel 2.+
+Select the Require Password checkbox to protect your network with a password. Type the password users will need to enter in order to join your network. Do the following:+
■
+Type a password of exactly 5 ASCII characters or 10 hexadecimal digits if you chose “40-bit WEP (more compatible)” from the Security pop-up menu.+
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+Type a password of exactly 13 ASCII characters or 26 hexadecimal digits if you chose “128-bit WEP” from the Security pop-up menu.+
OR Just bring your MBP to his house and turn on your Airport in the System Preferences>Network. It will automatically search for networks and display them. When you see his displayed ask him for his password and enter it. That should be it. Sorry if this is confusing.
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