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Setting up AOL

You must connect to New Paltz
before attempting ANY of these steps!


Connect via modem or through your ResNet Ethernet connection.
 
 

STEP 1
Get to the "Sign on" screen and click on "SETUP".

AOL Setup Screen for connecting thru SUNY New Paltz
 
 
 
 

STEP 2
Select "Create a location..." and click on "Next".

Create a new location for access with a new phone number or ISP  (we use ISP)
 
 
 
 

STEP 3
Select "Add a custom connection..." and click on "Next".

Add Location:   ISP / LAN Connection
 
 
 
 

STEP 4
Click "OK"

AOL is setup to use an ISP or LAN   OK
 
 
 
 

STEP 5
Make sure location says "ISP/LAN Connection".
Click on "SETUP"

Screen Name:  New User; Location:  ISP / LAN
 
 
 
 

STEP 6
Select "ISP/LAN Connection" like shown and click "Edit".

Connection Setup:  Highlight ISP / LAN
 
 
 
 

STEP 7
Make sure you menu looks like this and click on "OK"

Name:  ISP / LAN;  Added Location  ISP / LAN; Connect using:  TCP/IP, network or other connection; Automaticaly Commection Script

Now your ready to Logon to AOL!!!