These directions assume that you have already successfully installed your AOL software in accordance with AOL's instructions.  To get access through AOL, you do not need to contact us nor is there a charge from us.   All you have to do is call 1-800-827-6364 and tell them you are going through BrandywineNet, a local ISP in Southeast PA and you want the reduced rate for independent TCP/IP Connections ($9.95). 

Step 1: Sign on to BrandywineNet

You must sign on to BrandywineNet before you sign on to AOL. (This allows your computer to accept TCP/IP connections.) Connect to BrandywineNet as you normally would. Close your Internet browser or other Internet software if it is open.

Step 2: Configuring AOL to connect via TCP/IP

Windows-- To configure AOL to connect via BrandywineNet using TCP/IP:

1. Load America Online software.
2. On the Sign on Screen, click Setup.
3. Click Edit Location.
4. In the Network list box, click TCP/IP.
5. Click Save.

AOL 3.0 for Macintosh-- configure AOL to connect via BrandywineNet using TCP/IP:

1. Load America Online software.
2. On the Sign on Screen, select TCP (for LAN or ISP) from the Select Location drop-down box.

AOL 2.6/2.7 for Macintosh-- configure AOL to connect via BrandywineNet using TCP/IP:

1. Load America Online software.
2. On the Sign on Screen, select TCP Connection from the Locality drop-down box.

Step 3: Sign on to AOL via BrandywineNet

1. Make sure you are connected to BrandywineNet.
2. Sign on to America Online with your TCP/IP configuration. (If you hear the modem dial after you click the SIGN ON button on AOL, you are NOT connecting via TCP/IP. Make sure the Network box says TCP/IP in your setup as per Step 2.)