Find Your Router IP Address: Quick and Easy Tutorial

Finding Router IP Address on Different Devices

Windows

To find your router’s IP address on a Windows device, follow these steps:

1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type cmd and click OK to open the Command Prompt.
3. In the Command Prompt, type ipconfig and press Enter.
4. Locate the “Default Gateway” line in the results. The IP address next to it is your router’s IP address.

Mac

To find your router’s IP address on a Mac, follow these steps:

1. Click on the Apple menu and select “System Preferences.”
2. Click on “Network.”
3. Choose your active network connection (usually Wi-Fi or Ethernet) and click “Advanced.”
4. In the “TCP/IP” tab, you will see the router’s IP address listed as “Router.”

Android

To find your router’s IP address on an Android device, follow these steps:

1. Go to Settings and tap on “Wi-Fi.”
2. Tap and hold your connected Wi-Fi network, then tap “Manage network settings” or “Modify network.”
3. Tap “Advanced options” and look for the “Gateway” field. The IP address in that field is your router’s IP address.

iPhone and iPad

To find your router’s IP address on an iPhone or iPad, follow these steps:

1. Go to Settings and tap on “Wi-Fi.”
2. Tap on the “i” icon next to your connected Wi-Fi network.
3. You will see the router’s IP address listed as “Router.”

Linux

To find your router’s IP address on a Linux device, follow these steps:

1. Open a terminal window.
2. Type ip route | grep default and press Enter.
3. The IP address after “default via” is your router’s IP address.

Common Router IP Addresses and Login Credentials

Default IP Addresses for Popular Brands

Below are some default IP addresses for popular router brands:

• Linksys: 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1
• Netgear routers: 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1
• D-Link: 192.168.0.1 or 10.0.0.1

These IP addresses are most commonly used for accessing the router’s admin interface in order to configure settings, troubleshoot, or manage your network.

Default Username and Password

Routers often come with default login credentials when you first purchase them. Here’s a list of default usernames and passwords for some popular brands:

Brand	Default Username	Default Password
Linksys	admin	admin
Netgear	admin	password
D-Link	admin	(blank)

Remember to promptly change your default username and password to ensure the security of your network.

Using Command Line to Find Router IP Address

Windows Command Prompt

To find your router’s IP address on Windows, follow these steps:

1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
2. Type cmd and press Enter to open the Command Prompt.
3. In the Command Prompt, type ipconfig and press Enter. This will display a list of network information.

Look for the IPv4 Default Gateway under the appropriate network adapter. This is your router’s IP address. The entry typically looks like this:

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:

   IPv4 Address................: 192.168.1.100
   Subnet Mask................: 255.255.255.0
   Default Gateway...........: 192.168.1.1

In this example, the router’s IP address is 192.168.1.1.

Mac and Linux Terminal

For Mac and Linux users, follow these steps to find your router’s IP address:

1. Open the Terminal application.
2. Type the following command:
   • For Mac: route -n get default
   • For Linux: ip route

The output will show the default gateway IP address, which is your router’s IP address. For example:

    default via 192.168.1.1 dev eth0 

In this case, the router’s IP address is 192.168.1.1.