Configuring AOL Version 4.0 for TCP/IP Connection

The following information is provided for individuals that are currently using AOL 4.0 and also wish to use the U.T. dialup connection.  For those that wish to keep AOL, it is best to configure AOL to access via the UT Network (ISP).  Due to the way that AOL monopolizes the Windows 95 TCP/IP stack, it is difficult and next to impossible to use both dialup connections successfully.  Therefore, TCP/IP stack pointing to AOL’s adapter must be removed. The information below is provided for those dialup users who wish to access their AOL account via the UT Dialup connection.  This is the recommended method to configure your computer to access both connections.

It is assumed that the AOL software is presently installed and functioning correctly.
The UT Dialup connection must be set up already for Windows 98.

NOTE:  It is important that the UT Connection be the default Internet connection.  To do this, follow the instructions below.

1. Clicking Start>Settings>Control Panel.
2. Next click on the Internet icon.
3. Go to the connection tab and choose "Connect to the Internet using a modem", then click the Settings button.
4. Choose the UT Network as your default connection to the Internet.

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1.  First, "TCP/IP->AOL Dialup Adapter" be needs to be removed from Network Properties.

• Right-click on Network Neighborhood & click Properties OR Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > & double-click the Network Icon.
• In the Network Components Window, if "TCP/IP ->AOL Adapter" is presently installed, highlight it and click Remove.
• There should be only one occurrence of TCP/IP pointing to the Dialup Adapter remaining.
• Click OK.  Your computer will add/remove files.  You will then be prompted to restart your computer.  Click Yes.
• Once you have rebooted your computer, verify ( in Network Properties ) that your changes were saved.
• If not, remove it again & click OK.  If so, click Cancel.

2.  Double-click on the AOL icon (wherever it resides on your computer).
     Once the "Sign On" screen appears, click the SETUP button.

3. Choose the button "Create a location for use with new access phone numbers or an ISP" and then click "Next".

4. Then, click the radio button next to "Add a custom connection (for example, TCP/IP)" and click Next.
    The method of the connection that you wish to dial through will then appear. (ISP/LAN Connection).

5.  Once completed, you will see the dialog box below, click OK.

After connecting to AOL via the UT connection, verify once again that "TCP/IP ->AOL Adapter" has not reappeared in Network Properties. This should be checked anytime AOL downloads new software to your computer.