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 Sunday, 22 November 2009
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The computer was unable to connect to AOL

The modem router could not connect through your DSL service. This may be due to your modem router connection.

To fix the problem, try one or all of the following first:

You may wish to print or save a copy of these instructions as this page may not remain visible as you go through the suggested steps.

Check the physical connections

Connection problems might be caused by something as simple as a loose connection to the modem, modem router or a filter. Check the connections are correctly set up as follows:


1. Unplug every device from your broadband-enabled phone line. Ensure to check every telephone point.
2. Locate the master phone socket and plug the filter directly into this socket.
3. Plug the DSL cable (the yellow line cable) into the DSL side of the filter.
4. Plug the other side of the yellow cable into your DSL modem or modem router.
5. Connect the DSL modem or modem router to the computer via the USB or ethernet cable provided.

Notes
-- For the best performance, we recommend that you always use your master socket and the DSL cable provided. Remove any extension cables that are present.
-- The cable connecting the DSL filter to the modem or modem router should be no longer than 10 metres.
-- Any other telephony devices connected to the phone line, such as a burglar alarm, or Sky digital must also be connected via a DSL filter.
-- Ensure that no more than four telephone sockets, including the master socket, are in use.


Restart your computer


Restarting your computer will refresh the files and folders in Windows and may help to solve the problem you are having.

1. Shut down your computer in the usual way, eg by clicking Start, then Shut Down.
2. Wait 30 seconds.
3. Turn your computer back on and try to connect again.

* Use the One-Click Fix to restart your computer.


*To use this fix, you'll need to first download the One-Click Fixes. To run the fix you must be using the AOL software or Internet Explorer. One-Click Fixes are unavailable for Windows Vista and Macintosh users.


Have you changed your password recently?


If you update the password for the screen name used to configure your modem router you must also change the password on your modem router.

Password guidelines:
1. The password must be between 6 and 8 characters long.
2. The password must consist of letters and numbers only (ie, no spaces, or special characters such as: ! £ ? % and spaces)
3. The password must be all lower case (no CAPITALS allowed)


Check the network settings


Select your operating system below for steps on how to enable the DHCP Client and DNS Client services.

Windows 7
Windows Vista
Windows XP
Windows 2000


Further Assistance

If you are having trouble finding the answer to your query, contact Member Services.


*One-Click Fixes

One-Click Fixes can help to fix some problems automatically. To use the fixes recommended here, you'll need to first download the One-Click Fixes.
Note: One-Click Fixes are unavailable for Windows Vista and Macintosh users.