The easiest way to fix AOL probs is to get rid of AOL. AOL is a way overpriced service I get dsl for almost the same price as there dial up hmmm 24.95 monthly for slow and dont work most of the time or 27.95 a month for dsl gee whiz I wonder wich is better. Bottom line is dial up sux big time get rid of it and if you on aol high speed (opposed to what aol dial up?) your gettin it in the rear and they dont even have the curtosy to pass you the KY Jelly. that 27.95 a month includes 2 ip addresses so bolth my ps2's are online at the same time without any probs i seldom lag. I use charter pipeline at the house and sbc dsl service at work. In case you are wondering I was once allured by the wonderfull promises of aol they just dont ever deliver on any of em there spam filters are a joke i changed my sound bite that said youve got mail to youve got ****. bottom line instead of tryin to fix your current conn probs avoid em by looking into your local dsl and cable modem providers they are cheaper then you may guess and alot better.

If i may, one more thing aol firewall is a joke it dont exist and never will just like there spam filters its not there your pc is just as hackable with or without it get a REAL firewall.