Can I use my wireless/Airport card to create a network for Home Sharing?

I don't have a separate router. Can I use my MBP's wireless/Airport card to create a network for Home Sharing?

I was unable to use the network preference "Create Network" option as it kept crashing, so I didn't really get to figure out if this is possible. If anyone else has done this, I would be interested to know for the future.
Is it possible to setup a home network without a separate router? Is the wireless/airort card enough to setup and maintain a home network for Home sharing?

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    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4356

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