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by Jolie Kramer |
I want to tell you what a wonderful bonus I've found at HAL-PC.
I now connect to AOL through HALNet, and what a great deal that turned out to be! Using my TCP/IP (Internet) connection, I simply signed up for the Bring Your Own Access Plan by changing my billing option.
Then I set up my modem to TCP/IP connection, bypassing AOL's phone lines. I never have a busy signal. I just log on the first time every time. And, I only pay $9.95 per month for unlimited use of AOL. I get the exact same service as those paying $19.95, but I don't have to wait - ever.
Connecting is a breeze, too. Nothing much to do: I just connect to HALNet, minimize the window, click on the AOL icon, and dial in. Viola! Every so often, my connection will unexpectedly terminate, but that's not much of a problem. Certainly not for the service. I really can't say there are any other drawbacks. Now, with my $10.00 per month for HALNet plus my $9.95 payment to AOL, I get all the unlimited use of the Internet and AOL for the same price most people pay for just one service. And, no waiting. I don't see how it's possible to beat that.
America Online for Windows versions 3.0 and 2.5
1. From the Sign On & Setup screen select SETUP and then EDIT LOCATION
2. Select TCP/IP in the NETWORK box
3. Click SAVE and then OK
4. Sign on
Older Versions of America Online
America Online for Windows version 2.0 and 1.5
1. From the Sign On screen select SETUP then SETUP MODEM
2. Select TCP/IP as the modem type then select OK and OK again
3. Sign on
How to set up America Online for connection via your ISP (Windows)
1. Establish your SLIP or PPP connection to your ISP
2. Click Setup on the AOL Sign On screen
3. Click Edit Location
4. Select TCP/IP from the Network drop-down box
5. Click Save
6. Click OK to return to the Sign on Screen
7. Sign on to America Online
Note that communication surcharges may still apply and will be charged monthly along with any purchases which will be added to your AOL bill. However, if you do not access AOL via your Internet connection (HALNet in my case), you will incur an additional AOL surcharge of $2.50 per hour.
Jolie Kramer is a HAL-PC member.
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