"You must have a local router between you and the internet to run the
 **** Software.  It seems that your IP Address is a direct connection to the internet.  Either disable this connection, or place a router between it and the Internet."

Please help.  I received this failure msg when I applied for a work-at-home job.  The employer assessed my connection and computer and sent this failure notice, wiping me out of the possibility of a job unless I can fix it.

I'm not enough of a techie to know what it means or what to do about it.  Plus, since I'm unemployed, I need the LEAST expensive fix.

Comcast ISP
Windows XP
IE 6.0
Dell - Pentium 4
2.66GHz
768 RAM

Thanx
Shvibzik
all you need is a router..

something like this I'm sure there are more cheaper once.
But I could find one tried GOOGLE (only once)

Jonas Well, the router mentioned by UNLOVEDWARRIOR is way more than what you need.  It's got 8 LAN ports on back; you simply don't need that many.  I'd grab this one while the rebate offer is in effect:  D-Link EBR-2310 10/100Mbps Ethernet Broadband Router 1 x 10/100Mbps WAN Ports 4 x 10/100Mbps LAN Ports - RetailI knew it could be much cheaper!
How did you find that??

Jonas first thing came to mind and it was just an exampleThank you to everybody.

I re-checked the job requirments just before I ran to CompUSA to buy a router.  Unfortunately, another requirement the employer WANTS is a non-VoIP phone -- so I'm out.

btw #1 -- CompUSA has a wireless router for $5 and a broadband rounter for $35.

btw #2 -- The potential employer I was pursuing is TeleTech.  They call these jobs [email protected]  A customer support type of position.  Some of you may be interested.

Thanx again.
Shvibziki bought mine at walmart and it was cheap and works great. Quote from: shvibzik on August 07, 2007, 03:34:36 PM

btw #1 -- CompUSA has a wireless router for $5 and a broadband rounter for $35.

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