How to Set up AOL for DSL

In the early days of the Internet, America Online was at the forefront of the industry providing dial-up Internet service to the masses. As technology progressed, more and more users began to ditch slower dial-up speeds for faster broadband lines provided by phone and cable companies. Many users wanted faster speeds, but didn't want to ditch the AOL service. AOL reacted by adding the option to connect through broadband.

Instructions

1. Check to see if AOL has not already detected your broadband connection and switched your settings using the newest version of AOL. You can do so by locating the "Location" or "Connection" drop down menu and seeing if an option for "Broadband" or "ISP/LAN Connection" is listed.

2. Select either of the options if they are listed. If not, you can manually add one to use your broadband connection.

3. Click "Setup" to begin the process to manually add your broadband connection.

4. Click the "Expert Setup" button.

5. Click the "Auto Detect" button and AOL will begin to search for your broadband connection.

6. Select the "TCP/IP: LAN or ISP" option. Click the "Next" button. It will ask you to confirm your change. When you are finished, click "Next" again and sign on to AOL like you normally would.

Tips & Warnings

• Adding a broadband connection to AOL usually means you can get the AOL service at a discounted price. Call AOL Customer Service for more details.

References

• AOL Broadband: Frequently Asked Questions