Well, if you have Windows 7 on your laptop, turn it into a wireless hotspot with this free ware and connect other devices to the internet sharing the same connection. The main difference is the same card can connect to a Wi-Fi hotspot and also share at the same time. This way you can connect all your devices to the Wi-Fi with one access or share your internet connection with other devices, without a seperate router.
Turn your Windows 7 laptop into a Wi-Fi hotspot to share the Internet with friends, co-workers, and mobile devices.