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Connecting With

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7.Select the “Use the following IP address” option. The IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway boxes are no longer grayed out and can now be modified.

8.Enter the following values:

IP address: 192.168.50.x – where x stands for a number other than 0, 4, or 255

Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

Do not enter a value in the Default gateway parameter

The computer must have a unique address and be on the same subnet as the amplifier.

9.Click “OK” to save and exit the menu.

10.Open the Internet Explorer Web browser.

11. From the menu bar, select the Tools Internet Options menu.

12.Select the Connections tab.

13.Click the LAN Settings button.

14.Verify that “Use a proxy server for your LAN” is NOT checked.

15.Click “OK” to save and exit the menu.

Use this procedure if you plan to connect with static IP addresses

Static IP Addressing

(DHCP is turned off). Otherwise, skip to the next procedure to connect directly to a computer. For the computer to find the amplifier, the TCP/IP and LAN settings of the computer must be set up. Refer to the previous “Setting up the Computer” procedure for instructions.

1.Connect the amplifier to the router, as described in the earlier “Connecting the Cables” procedure. Make sure that everything is powered off before making cable connections.

2.Turn on the PC and the router. Verify that the router has DHCP turned off, if required.

3.Set up the router to the IP address 192.168.50.x – where x stands for a number other than 0, 3, 4, 255, or the number used for the computer IP address. The router must be on the same subnet as the amplifier and the computer, but also must have its own unique address. Refer to the router’s owner’s manual for instructions on how to modify the IP address.

4.Press the Power button on the amplifier.

5.On the computer, open the Internet Explorer Web browser.

6.On the address (URL) line, type in the static IP address of the amplifier and press Enter. There may be a short delay before the amplifier Web page loads.

7.The Home tab of the amplifier’s internal Web page is now displayed. The tab is in red text to indicate that it is the current page.

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Mark Levinson 53 owner manual Connecting With, Static IP Addressing

53 specifications

The Mark Levinson No. 53 is a strikingly sophisticated amplifier that epitomizes high-end audio engineering. With advanced technology and meticulous craftsmanship, the No. 53 is tailored for audiophiles who demand both power and musicality. This amplifier is designed to elevate the home listening experience to unprecedented heights, featuring an innovative combination of performance, flexibility, and aesthetic appeal.

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