How to Find Your Router's Default IP Address

How to Find Your Router's IP Address

Your router's IP address (also called the Default Gateway) is the address you type into a browser to access your router's admin panel. If you do not know this address, you can find it in seconds on any device.

On Windows

1. Press Win + R, type cmd, and press Enter to open Command Prompt.
2. Type ipconfig and press Enter.
3. Look for the 'Default Gateway' value — this is your router's IP address. It is usually 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1.

On Mac

1. Click the Apple menu → System Preferences → Network.
2. Select your active network connection (WiFi or Ethernet).
3. Click Advanced → TCP/IP tab.
4. The router's IP is listed next to 'Router'.

On iPhone / iPad (iOS)

1. Open Settings → WiFi.
2. Tap the (i) icon next to your connected network.
3. The router address is shown next to 'Router'.

On Android

1. Open Settings → WiFi (or Connections → WiFi).
2. Tap and hold your connected network, then tap 'Manage network settings' or tap the (i) icon.
3. Look for 'Gateway' — this is your router's IP address.

Common Default Router IP Addresses

If you cannot check your device settings, try these common defaults in your browser:

• 192.168.1.1 — Cisco, Linksys, Asus, Netgear, ZTE, many others
• 192.168.0.1 — D-Link, TP-Link, Tenda, many others
• 192.168.2.1 — Belkin
• 192.168.1.254 — BT Home Hub, some Thomson/Technicolor
• 192.168.178.1 — AVM Fritz!Box
• 10.0.0.1 — Apple AirPort, some Comcast gateways