Finally...

Am able fly LB2 as host or client via a wireless router and firewall configuration.

Much thanks to Reverant who pointed me to 1/2 the solution, the dedicated firewall and wired-only LAN router. The other 1/2 of the hardware solution is going another step further to allow wireless capabilities. Most wireless routers have their own firewall too, which is where things get tricky. Kinda of an exotic hardware solution to deal with a faulty wireless router firewall deficiency, but it works well and both devices can be had for under $100.

1. The Firewall:
NETGEAR Model FR328S ProSafe™ VPN Firewall w/8 Port 10/100 Switch and Dial Back-up. These can be found in some CompUSA or GoodGuys stores, as well as 2nd hand at online auction sites.

NetGear Firewall



2. The Wireless Router:
DLINK DI-614+ (revB) is an Wireless Broadband Router. (Note the DI-624 is the current version of it that is still available and with a $25 discount until 12.31.05)

DLink DI-624


Is LB2 really worth all this? Ya it is.

Ive invested far more in time, sweat equity and in controllers and other hardware for Falcon4 and other flight sims. So drop a bad habit and invest into this.

Hooah!