A:AnswerYou can use this on pretty much any desktop regardless of ethernet capability. All you need is a USB port, preferably a high speed and just install the driver on the disk it comes with.
A:AnswerDepends on how much a new wireless card would cost. I'd shop around. Better to have something internal, as this sticks out and will inevitably get bumped, which could damage the USB socket on your laptop.
A:AnswerNo, unfortunately this just gives you a wireless connection from your computer to your router's wireless signal. You still need to be within range of your router's wireless signal.
A:AnswerIts compatibility is with the pc hardware and not necessarily the operating system. If the computer isnt from the stone age it will work. Given you have Windows 7, I would say its not that old and should work fine,
A:AnswerThere's a chance the drivers for it don't exist on the smart TV, so it doesn't recognize it. You may need to find one that is specifically comparable with the TV.