sharing connection to a chromebook via wifi

[Mike Callahan]

So I'm running the Samsung XE303C12 chromebook, wifi-only version, but I don't have wifi in my building. Before I go drop money on a router, I wanted to try to find a way to basically use my windows laptop as a wifi hotspot.

I've tried using an ad-hoc network, but it doesn't seem to be supported on chrome os.  Also tried downloading a virtual router, but it gives me an "out of range" error when I try connecting to that network.

Has anyone had success using non-traditional wifi connections with chrome os?  Or otherwise have an idea how I might do this?