With the hardware, you should be able to use it as an access point. I guess the difficulty lies in finding the software to do it. I would try and see what the hardware really is and if you can use another company's software with it.
I use the Hori ones as well. I have used a few different screen protectors, even a shieldzone invisible shield, but none match the durability and the surface of the Hori's. The invisible shield actually made games harder to play imo.