AOL broadband (bleeurgghhhh...)

**ADS_Tech** · March 1st, 2004, 11:54 AM

I asked this last year to no avail, but now find ive got a persistent customer who wants to share his AOL/BT broadband on three PCs.
Is it possible yet, as I know AOL used to ban it. The connection is a BT/AOL voyager USB modem for now, although we will probably have an ADSL wireless Router/modem if I know it can be done. All we need is internet access, so so long as the other PCs can use IE, he'll be a happy bunny.
I really need to hear from someone who has actually done it, as ive had no end of "well in theory its possible, so heres what I think you should do......" from colleagues!!

I Hate AOL

**ADS_Tech** · March 2nd, 2004, 04:05 PM

No takers then?. Thought not. Although...... i have discovered that AOL now allow multiple connections through a router. But its got to be a certain one. That I cant seem to find or buy. And thats expensive. Ooh and must be used with a certain USB network {im sure thats what the tech guy(!!!???? - I know!) at AOL said} card.

Ive pursuaded him to ditch AOL and go cable. Problem solved.

**MobilePCPhysician** · March 2nd, 2004, 04:20 PM

Originally Posted by ADS_Tech

I asked this last year to no avail, but now find ive got a persistent customer who wants to share his AOL/BT broadband on three PCs.
Is it possible yet, as I know AOL used to ban it. The connection is a BT/AOL voyager USB modem for now, although we will probably have an ADSL wireless Router/modem if I know it can be done. All we need is internet access, so so long as the other PCs can use IE, he'll be a happy bunny.
I really need to hear from someone who has actually done it, as ive had no end of "well in theory its possible, so heres what I think you should do......" from colleagues!!

I Hate AOL

LinkSys, Actiontec and Netgear routers are currently compatible with Aol modems. You have to use a "network" modem, not a "usb" one though.
Edit: These work here in the States, mileage may vary on your side of the pond..

**ADS_Tech** · March 2nd, 2004, 06:23 PM

The big issue though is support.
Anyone daft enough to a)have AOL and then b) want to network it needs to have hardware that AOL support so that I dont get all the questions when it all goes horribly wrong. The Thompson router is the only one that AOL "technical" (notice the "s) will support.
Cheers.

**MobilePCPhysician** · March 2nd, 2004, 07:41 PM

Originally Posted by ADS_Tech

The big issue though is support.
Anyone daft enough to a)have AOL and then b) want to network it needs to have hardware that AOL support so that I dont get all the questions when it all goes horribly wrong. The Thompson router is the only one that AOL "technical" (notice the "s) will support.
Cheers.

This page is from AOL for broadband

http://aolbroadbandgear.com/stores/g...tes/dept_split

I have personally set up a few of these. So far, no frantic customer phone calls.

**ADS_Tech** · March 3rd, 2004, 04:34 AM

That may be the case over in the States, but AOL UK told on me the phone yesterday that they will refuse assistance unless it is a Thompson. Seems crazy to me.
Im unhappy about going to calls regarding AOL problems in the first place, but if I am taking one on, id rather use AOL UK approved gear.
Not worrying about it anymore though now since he's going cable. And I can now use a Linksys wireless router and 3Com cards, and know its all going to work.

AOL and Lexmark Z73s. My two least favourite calls. Or what about an e-machine running ME, with AOL, three year old McAfee never once updated, and the customer insists on keeping Gator and Hotbar because they are useful. And a Z73 to print it all out onto...or not as the case may be.

**mamolian** · August 20th, 2004, 08:49 AM

Just a bit of information to the guys trying to set up routers with AOL UK broadband..

its not just thompson routers that will work with aol dsl broadband.... *any* router will work.. if you know how to set it up correctly.

The ones AOL support on the freephone helpline (mainly because the reps are trained to set up those ones) are:

Thompson 510, 545 and the 570..
Netgear DG834, and the DG834G

But of course any router will work..

Aol network settings:

VPI 0 VCI 38
MTU 1400
isp username: [email protected] (their email address)
isp password: their password..

Hmm soonish they are changing over to the ppp_oE network.. although both should work currently.. ie ppp_oATM & ppp_oE

Hmm far as i know.. AOL currently allows up to 8 simultanious connections..

main screename x2 + 1 for each additional screename on the account..

Also, in the past AOL diddnt specificly "block" home networking.. just you couldnt log on simultaniously.. with more than 1 log in.. also.. as far as routers went.. each AOL account wasnt given access to the required domains accoss the AOL network..

Anyhoo,

if anyone has any specific questions about how or what in AOL.. give us a shout.

Mamo.