The AOL® software allows you to connect to the AOL® service over the Internet from any broadband connection, such as a cable modem or a Digital Subscriber Line (DSL).
If you aren't running the latest version of the AOL software, you should download the latest version at AOL® Keyword: Upgrade or by going to http://www.aol.com. If you decide to upgrade, the AOL software should automatically detect your broadband connection during setup.
Check for an Existing Broadband Location
Normally the AOL software will automatically detect a high-speed (broadband) connection when the software is installed or when you change from a dial-up connection to a broadband connection.
To check to see if the AOL software has already set up a high-speed location:
1. On the AOL® Sign On screen, click the Select Location: or Location: or Connection: drop-down menu and look for one of these options:
- Broadband or Broadband (Cable/DSL/ISP) if using AOL® 8.0 Plus or higher
- ISP/LAN Connection if using AOL® 8.0 or lower
2. If either Broadband or ISP/LAN Connection is listed your AOL software is already setup to use a high-speed connection.
3. Select either Broadband or ISP/LAN Connection as your location, then click the Sign On button to sign on to the AOL® service.
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Create a New Broadband Location
If for any reason the AOL software did not automatically detect your high-speed connection, you can create the location manually.
To add a broadband location using ACS 1.0 or ACS 2.0:
1. On the AOL® Sign On screen, click the Sign On Options button.
2. Click the Add Location button.
3. In the Location Name: box, type the name of your ISP, then click the Next button.
4. In the Select a device: box, click the Redetect Devices button.
5. In the Select a device: box, choose the Broadband (High-Speed Cable, DSL or Other ISP) option by clicking it, then click the Next button. If you are connecting via a dial-up ISP, select Other Dial-up ISP or LAN.
6. Under Connection Options:, click the Automatically reconnect me and ignore interruptions when using this location. box to place a check mark in it, then click the Next button.
7. Under Configuration options:, choose the Automatic Connection by clicking it, then click the Next button.
8. Click the Sign On to AOL Now button.
To add a broadband location using ACS 3.0 or ACS 4.0 or ACS 4.1:
1. On the AOL® Sign On screen, click the Connect Options button.
2. Click the Check for High-Speed Connection button.
3. Follow the onscreen instructions.
To add a broadband location using AOL 6.0, AOL 7.0 or AOL 8.0:
1. On the AOL Sign On screen, click the Setup button.
2. On the Edit America Online Setup window, click the Expert Setup button.
3. Click the Devices (modems, etc.) tab.
4. Click the Auto Detect button. It will search for the connection device.
4. Select TCP/IP: LAN or ISP Internet Service Provider), then click the Next button.
5. Confirm the selection, then click the Next button.
To add a broadband location using AOL® for Mac OS® X:
1. On the AOL Sign On screen, click the Setup button.
2. Click the Expert Setup button.
3. Click the Add TCP button.
4. Click the OK button.
5. Click the OK button.
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