since upgrading to broadband (comcast), I am unable to sign on through aol...I can access the internet (and aol) through safari with no problem but I cannot use aol software to sign on...comcast has thrown up their hands, aol tells me it is an issue with netgear modem and apple tells me it is an aol software issue...has anyone solved this problem? Would you be willing to share how? Is it solveable? Thanks!

Hi Kim, It is the AOL software - it does not yet support the broadband protocol for the Mac - so you cannot connect via their software. You will only be able to access AOL via a web browser at the moment. This is why AOL say they do not support broadband for the Mac yet. I use AOL broadband with a Mac, but I use via a router, not via their software. So, when I want to sign on via their software (which is very rare) I have to use the Windows system I have. Regards, Kyomii

Thanks so much for your response...it seems such a shame to pay a monthly fee for the use of a screen name without use of the software...do you know if there is a new version of aol in the works to fix this? Either way, thanks for taking the time to share this information...I really appreciate it!

Hi Kim, I finally have the AOl software working on the Mac!!! Download it from here: http://www.aol.co.uk/download/aol_macosx.html Then install it. Choose Automatic setup. Now you will see a list of ways to connect: Apple modem Apple Airport TC/IP Now choose TC/IP connection from the list. Now choose the advanced tab. Click the drop down menu arrow and choose DSL (broadband) option. Now it will connect. Hope this helps! Regards, Kyomii

cheers kyomii for that have just bought a new g5 and thought i might have to get a new broadband provider have a router so both ways suit me cheers again