How to Find Router IP Address on Any Device

Before you can open your router settings, you need to know your router IP address. Guessing addresses one by one wastes time, because routers use different IPs such as 192.168.1.1, 192.168.0.1 or 10.0.0.1.

This guide shows how to find router IP address details on Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android, Linux and Chromebook. On every device, the address you need is called the default gateway or router.

Quick Answer: How to Find Router IP Address

Device	Where to look
Windows	Command Prompt → ipconfig → Default Gateway
Mac	System Settings → Network → Details → TCP/IP → Router
iPhone / iPad	Settings → Wi-Fi → (i) next to your network → Router
Android	Wi-Fi settings → your network → Gateway or Router
Linux	Terminal → ip route → the address after “default via”
Chromebook	Settings → Network → Wi-Fi → your network → Gateway

Why You Need Your Router IP Address

The router IP address is the door to your router settings. You need it when you want to:

• Open the router admin page and sign in.
• Change the WiFi name or WiFi password.
• See which devices are connected to your network.
• Set up a guest network, parental controls or port forwarding.
• Install firmware updates from the router maker.

Every device on your network already knows this address, because it sends internet traffic through it. That is why checking your device is the fastest and most reliable way to find it.

What Is a Router IP Address?

Your router has two kinds of IP address. The public IP is what websites see on the internet. The private router IP address, also called the default gateway, is the address your devices use to talk to the router inside your home network.

The private address is the one you type into a browser to open the admin page. Common examples are listed in our default IP address guide.

How to Find Router IP Address on Windows

Method 1: Use Command Prompt

1. Press Windows + R, type cmd and press Enter.
2. Type the command below and press Enter.
3. Look for Default Gateway under your WiFi or Ethernet adapter.

ipconfig

The number next to Default Gateway is your router IP address. Microsoft explains the command in its ipconfig documentation.

Method 2: Use Control Panel

1. Open Control Panel and go to Network and Sharing Center.
2. Click the name of your WiFi or Ethernet connection.
3. Click Details.
4. Find IPv4 Default Gateway.

How to Find Router IP Address on Mac

1. Open the Apple menu and choose System Settings.
2. Click Network, then select your WiFi or Ethernet connection.
3. Click Details and open the TCP/IP tab.
4. The address next to Router is your router IP address.

You can also open Terminal and run this command. The address after “gateway” is your router:

route -n get default

How to Find Router IP Address on iPhone or iPad

1. Open Settings and tap Wi-Fi.
2. Tap the (i) icon next to the network you are connected to.
3. Scroll to the IPv4 section and look for Router.

How to Find Router IP Address on Android

Menu names differ between phone makers, but the steps to find default gateway details are similar:

1. Open Settings and go to Wi-Fi or Network & internet.
2. Tap your connected network or the gear icon next to it.
3. Open Advanced, Network details or View more if needed.
4. Look for Gateway or Router.

How to Find Router IP Address on Linux

Open Terminal and run the command below. The address after “default via” is your router IP address:

ip route | grep default

How to Find Router IP Address on Chromebook

1. Click the time in the bottom-right corner and open Settings.
2. Go to Network and select Wi-Fi.
3. Click your connected network and open the network details.
4. Find the Gateway field.

Check the Router Label

Most routers have a sticker on the back or bottom. It often shows the default router IP address or a login web address, along with the admin username and password. If someone changed the router settings, the label may no longer match. Our default logins guide explains how to read router labels.

What to Do After You Find Router IP Address

1. Type the router IP address into your browser’s address bar.
2. Enter the router admin username and password.
3. Manage your WiFi, connected devices and other settings.

Need help with the next step? Use the guide that matches your router IP: 192.168.1.1 login, 192.168.0.1 login or 10.0.0.1 login. To update your WiFi details, see how to change WiFi password.

Router IP Address Not Working?

• Wrong network: make sure your device is connected to the router, not mobile data.
• Typing mistake: check that you used numbers, not the letters “o” or “l”.
• Mesh or second router: the gateway may belong to the main router, not the one next to you.
• Admin page turned off: some internet provider gateways block the web admin page or move it to an app.

If the login page opens but the password fails, the router IP is correct. The problem is the login details. Read our router login guide for help.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the router IP address the same as my public IP?

No. The router IP address is a private address inside your home network. Your public IP is the address websites see.

Is the default gateway the router IP address?

Yes. On home networks, the default gateway shown on your device is almost always your router IP address.

Can my router IP address change?

Yes. It can change after a factory reset, if someone edits the router settings, or if you replace the router.

How do I find router IP address without a computer?

Use your phone. On iPhone, open the WiFi network details and look for Router. On Android, open the WiFi network details and look for Gateway.

Why does my router IP address start with 10?

Some internet providers, including Xfinity, set their gateways to use the 10.x.x.x private range, such as 10.0.0.1. It works the same way as 192.168.x.x addresses.

Final Words

Knowing how to find router IP address details saves time and avoids guesswork. Check the default gateway on your device, type that address into your browser and sign in with the router admin details.