WiFi Direct to Officejet or connect to Internet, but not both

My PC is running Windows 7 Professional. I have HP 7610 that includes the WiFi Direct feature allowing for a PC or other device to establish a WiFi connection to the printer without using a router. Pretty nice feature, however, the software setup establishes a separate "network" for the PC-to-printer connection from that used to connect to the Internet. So, in order to print I have to disconnect from the Internet and connect to the printer's network connection, then reverse that when done. It's akin to virtually plugging and unplugging phone lines!
I have attempted using Win 7's Microsoft Virtual WiFi Miniport Adapter via CMD line instructions, see http://community.spiceworks.com/how_to/show/897-how-to-set-up-virtual-wifi-in-windows-7, and though that does enable the virtual WiFi connector and create a secure network connection to the printer, it does not seem to allow me to access the Internet and use the printer at the same time.
Any ideas, or am I stuck until a router enters the fray?

This will work for you.
Connect wireless printer anywhere, convert from wired, bypass failed radio, add WPA2 security.
http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Printer-Networking-and-Wireless/Connect-your-wireless-printer-when-away...
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