Back to the Index page America Online's BYOA (Bring Your Own Access) for use with NetZero

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America Online's software allows you to connect to AOL using your NetZero Internet connection.

To connect to America Online using TCP/IP:

  1. On your desktop, double-click on the NetZero icon.
  2. Connect to NetZero.
  3. Wait until the NetZero software is completely connected.
  4. After the ZeroPort is visible, launch America Online.
  1. On the Sign On screen, click on the Setup button.
  1. On the AOL Setup screen, select the Create a location for use with new access phone numbers or an ISP option and click Next.

    Note: If you have the latest version of AOL 5.0, click on the Add Location button.
  1. Select Add a custom connection (for example TCP/IP).
    Note: A TCP/IP location will be created automatically.
  2. Click Next.
  1. Click OK to exit.
  1. Enter your AOL password.
  2. Click the Sign On button and you will connect to America Online over the connection provided by NetZero.
For more information, enter AOL Keyword: byoa (bring your own access)

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