Wireless connection - do i need a wireless router or can i go via macmini?

Hello all
Bit of a newcomer to the whole networking side of things so excuse my ignorance.
I have a mac mini set up to the internet through a cable modem. Can I use airport to connect my new macbook to the internet via my mac mini or would i have to set up some kind of wireless network to to this? reluctant to shell out for a wireless router or one of the more expensive airport bits of kit if i dont have to!
any advice much appreciated!

Just reading the wireless posts. Here's a stupid question, although I think I know the answer? I have an iMac G5 running Panther - without an Airport card - connecting to the internet via Ethernet and a cable modem. Can I share this internet connection with my new Leopard MacBook via Airport?

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