How to share wired Internet through ad-hoc Wi-Fi connection via a laptop?

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How to share a wired internet connection via Wifi?

Is there a way I can share my wired Internet connection through my ad-hoc Wi-Fi connection, like I could do in Windows with Connectify?

I am using Ubuntu Studio 12.04.

Answer 1

There are many ways...

1. Network Manger Method (See the second answer)
2. IP Table Method (See the first answer)
3. FireStarter Method (Using a firewall to redirect Internet)

Answer 2

Yes, you can. WIFI hotspot enables your device to acts like an access point where other device with wirless connectivity can join the particular network. Here's the step by step tutorial: http://freshtutorial.com/create-your-own-wifi-hotspot-in-ubuntu-11-10/