do you lose sync to the router? if so then it could be the modem in there. If not then try setting yoru MTU value to 1400 instead of default 1500. In theory once the modem is stable ie without the router you could set up a new internet connection and click broadband and select the option for needs user name and password . Add you aol details there and in theory you should connect. Ive not tried this btw so im assuming aol works like others (knowing aol it may be different)
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