i just got my PC online by going through a belkin router. i installed the dongle, then AOL. when i open AOL i can browse the web (in aol). but internet explorer just wont work!
also, the router states that it works up to 200ft away, and when im a mere 15 meters away from it (about 50ft) it's signal strength is onl at 27%, and will randomley cut out for a split second causing aol to disconnect and for me to lose everything that it is doing.
another problem, that im guessing is because of my internet connection, is that MSN messanger wont work! it says that there is either a problem with my internet connection or their server. i am ale to log on from different computers.
if anyone can help with any of these ot would be much appreciated. cheers
ps. attached it a copy of my dxdiag
also, the router states that it works up to 200ft away, and when im a mere 15 meters away from it (about 50ft) it's signal strength is onl at 27%, and will randomley cut out for a split second causing aol to disconnect and for me to lose everything that it is doing.
another problem, that im guessing is because of my internet connection, is that MSN messanger wont work! it says that there is either a problem with my internet connection or their server. i am ale to log on from different computers.
if anyone can help with any of these ot would be much appreciated. cheers
ps. attached it a copy of my dxdiag
AOL has built in filters to limit the type of surfing (parental controls). Make sure first of all that your security setting isn't child or something similar to that. Make sure that IE is your default browser as well, AOL takes over all internet functions when it's installed. As far as messenger is concerened, this may be an issue between AOL's chat engine and MSN's. MSN messenger is a core program and doesn't like it when another program is the default (this applies to 90% of MS's software). If none of this work, follow these steps: