Using AOL with NuVisions
NuVisions Broadband is committed to providing the best
possible Internet Services available. For this reason we
offer compatibility with Third-Party Providers such as
AOL. In addition, AOL allows it's customers to save on
its costs by connecting through an Internet Service Provider
such as NuVisions Broadband.
These instructions are specific to AOL Version 5. Other
versions of AOL will be similar but may have some variations.
If this section does not answer your questions, you may
need to contact AOL technical support.
Connect To AOL Over the Internet
- First you must configure AOL to connect using an Internet
connection rather than your modem. Open AOL and click
on the Setup button.

2. Select EDIT NUMBERS.

3. Select your connection to AOL and hit EDIT to change
the number from a phone number to a network connection.

4. Make sure that the connection
is set to "TCP/IP" (as
shown below).

5. Click OK until you get back to
the AOL sign-on screen.
Dial-Up to NuVisions THEN Connect to AOL.
1. Connect to NuVisions Broadband.
If you have a cable modem account with us then this
step is already done. If you use our dialup service,
connect to NuVisions as you normally do.
2. Once you are connected to NuVisions
Broadband, open your AOL software (Do not disconnect
from NuVisions)
3. Sign on to AOL. It will make
the connection over your Internet connection.
Tell AOL.
1. AOL offers a discounted rate
if you use their "Bring
Your Own Access" plan. To switch your account
to this plan, go to the AOL Keyword: Billing under
your main screen name.
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