Using AOL dial-up service with an Intel-based Mac

If you use the Apple USB Modem with your Intel-based iMac or MacBook Pro to connect to America Online, you need to change from the default internal modem setting to an external modem setting. Before you do this, the AOL connection software may not recognize your modem.

  1. Quit the AOL software, if it is open.
  2. Be sure the Apple USB Modem is connected to a USB port on your computer.
  3. From the Apple menu, choose Location > Network Preferences... .
  4. From the Show pop-up menu, choose External Modem.
  5. Click the Modem tab.
  6. From the Modem pop-up menu, choose Apple External 56K Modem (v.92).
  7. Click the Apply Now button.
  8. Quit System Preferences.

The AOL software should now recognize your modem.

Published Date: Feb 20, 2012