It could be your network proxy settings. If you're using IE, check under Internet Options, Connections, LAN Settings, Proxy Server, Advanced, and enter the IP address or HOSTS entry of the machine your AOLserver is running from into the list under "Do not use proxy server for addresses beginning with".
This is assuming you're using a Proxy server and you've ticked "Use a Proxy Server" under the LAN settings.
Does this help?
