Don't let the subject fools you. Some users may not know this already and there is one little step that made me write this and share it with all of you so hold your horses
Aim:
Connect Twp PCs one of these are running Lubuntu 11.04 and shares its Internet Connection with the other PC in another place.
Simple Scenario:
PC1 is running Lubuntu 11.04.
PC2 is running Ubuntu 11.04 or any other OS even MS Windows.
PC1 is connected to the Internet through Wireless ADSL Modem using Wireless Adapter.
PC2 is connected to the Internet through PC1 using Wired Network (LAN).
Now, what are the steps you need to follow in order to implement the above scenario and get both PCs connected to the Internet?
Usually, you don't need to do much on PC2, all the work will be done on PC1 which has Lubuntu 11.04 in this HOWTO.
1- Right/Left Click on the System Tray on your LXPanel and Select "Edit Connections ..."
2- Double Click on "Auto eth0" and go to IPv4 Settings Tab.
Please change the method to: "Shared to other computers".
Click Save.
3- Back to Network Connections Window. Please go to Wireless Tab.
Double Click on your Wireless Network that appears under Wireless Tab. In the above Screen Shot, it's Auto Wifi.
Make sure these will be the settings in your Wireless Connection:
NOTE: Please use YOUR SSID - I put XXXX to hide my SSID.
Save and Close.
4- Now, you need to add one little package to your system and you'll be good to go.
From LXTerminal, please run this command:
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sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install dnsmasq -y5- DONE
On PC2, just make sure the LAN cable is plugged in and if you are running Ubuntu 11.04 for example, just try to refresh your Wired Connection and you should be good to go.
I have no idea why "dnsmasq' is not installed by default in Lubuntu 11.04 but that's not a problem for you any more specially after reading this HOWTO
Enjoy and Have fun
As usual, feel free to ask, suggest, give your feedback, etc ...