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maxtoralias · 12-04-2005, 12:29

You cannot do what you are asking with the standard AOL modem. I used to use a wireless ADSL modem which you can configure to connect directly to AOL (you basically set up a screenname specifically so the router can log into AOL and then launch any program you wish to connect directly to the internet without having to launch the AOL browser)
The disadvantage is that you have to use one of your screen names to do this, but this is outweighed by the advantages.
There are a few specific settings you need to use to get the router to connect to AOL, so PM me if you intend to go down this route and I will gladly provide assistance

12-04-2005, 12:29	#4
maxtoralias Inactive Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Southamptom Services: NTL Family Package 1MB broadband Posts: 70	Re: Using Applications without having to sign onto AOL? You cannot do what you are asking with the standard AOL modem. I used to use a wireless ADSL modem which you can configure to connect directly to AOL (you basically set up a screenname specifically so the router can log into AOL and then launch any program you wish to connect directly to the internet without having to launch the AOL browser) The disadvantage is that you have to use one of your screen names to do this, but this is outweighed by the advantages. There are a few specific settings you need to use to get the router to connect to AOL, so PM me if you intend to go down this route and I will gladly provide assistance