IMac20-intel-USBmodem-AOL

I tried to install AOL on the new iMacG5 with the intel chip. Whenever I try to connect it tries to dial through TCP/IP settings although there are none and when I look at set-up in the AOL login window it shows the modem but will not allow me to save the USB modem. It defaults to bluetooth after closing the window.
I know the modem works as I have connected to an ISP and was able to surf the web.
Question: Does AOL work on the iMac with the intel core duo chip and a USB Apple 56k modem? If it does can anyone provide the settings for the network panel? This would include PPP and TCP/IP.

Thanks for the suggestions. They still did not help.
Here is what I tried:
Opened Network Preference
Deleted all locations
Selected only External USB modem as Network devise deselecting AirPort and Bluetooth
Selected: Location: Automatic
Selected: Show: External Modem
PPP: no changes made
TCP/IP: Configure IPv4: AOL Dialup
Modem: Apple External 56k USB Modem
When I try to dial AOL it tries to use TCP/IP settings and gives me an error. Then Internet Connection pops up saying you did not provide a number.
When I go to the AOL splash screen and check setup, I select add modem and when the window opens it says I am using Bluetooth. Selecting External modem which is available does not stay selected.
AOL says its is Apple’s problem and Apple Support says it is AOLs problem.
I went back to my G4 which uses the Apple internal modem and all settings as noted work.
Still looking for advise.
Should I try to trash the network preferences? and where would I find them? and which ones?

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