@joetesta - It's not easy to understand your situation, given that you deleted the previous message with explanation

I am not quoting your current one, since i figure you may intend to delete that one too.
Why are you being radio pirates in the first place? Why not put very clear and specific requirements to IT what do you need for Roku development? Make it very clear to the powers be that work cannot be done w/o the right connectivity, then put feet on the desk and patiently await for resolution, while collecting paycheck. Don't be enabler for IT laziness!