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AOL Connection Help

May 4, 2005 4:00AM PDT

I have a NetGear MR814 (11mbps) router connected to 2 desktops by ethernet and a Dell laptop connected by wireless. AOL on desktops connects fine. AOL on wireless connects to the cable modem (Motorola- Surfboard) and goes upto checking password stage and then takes 30-40 seconds, and connects at very low speed. Checked with cable (TW), and AOL techs. Not much help. NetGear tech said lower router MTU, and it is set at 1200. (usual 1400). Wireless reception on laptop excellent. Tried disabling firewalls on computer and router.

Any help greately appreciated. Thanks.
Cyril

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