Want to bypass AOL

AOL DSL still around? I was an AOL DSL customer till last year when I got a notice from them saying that they are discontinuing the AOL DSL service, and then I switched the DSL access to SWBELL. I still use AOL software and AOL account ($10), but the connection is via DSL broadband that SWBELL provides. For me, my DSL modem is "permanently" connected to the internet using SWBELL username and password, and then my computers (2 laptops and a desktop) connect to the wifi router which in turn is connected tyo the modem. So each of the computer can use a web browser directly to access the internet, or use AOL software to get to teh AOL server.

Aren't there some routers that will block everything but AOL, as a security feature? If you have one of those, you'll need to talk to the router's admin...

It doesn't look like this Router blocks anything. However, I'm going to get in touch with Linksys and ask them. Thanks.

no, because it's wireless I think. thanks.

I think we're grandfathered in. It seems like the DSL modem is "permanently connected" to AOL. However, you've given me the idea of looking at the modem. That may be where my non-AOL communications are getting jammed. I may need to figure out how to get the AOL account info past it, without using the software. thanks!

ann cried out

With standard DSL you would just set the connection as PPOE and enter the username and pass, does that work with AOL?

Check that the MTU settings on the router (WAN setup) are set to exactly

Hope this helps David in Norfolk U.K.