How to Find Your Router's IP Address (Default Gateway)

Most common router IP addresses

Before checking your settings, try the most common defaults. Open your browser and try these one at a time:

• 192.168.1.1 — most common (Linksys, Asus, Netgear, TP-Link, D-Link)
• 192.168.0.1 — second most common (D-Link, Netgear, some TP-Link)
• 10.0.0.1 — Comcast Xfinity gateways
• 10.0.1.1 — Apple AirPort routers
• 192.168.2.1 — some Belkin and US Robotics routers
• 192.168.1.254 — some AT&T and Verizon routers
• 192.168.100.1 — some cable modems and ISP-provided gateways

If none of these load a login page, you'll need to find your exact router IP through your device's settings.

Find router IP on Windows 10 / Windows 11

Method 1: Settings app (easiest)

1. Press Windows + I to open Settings.
2. Click Network & internet.
3. Click Wi-Fi or Ethernet (whichever you're connected to).
4. Click your connected network name.
5. Scroll down to Properties — your router IP is listed next to "IPv4 DNS servers" or "Default gateway."

Method 2: Command Prompt (fastest)

1. Press Windows + R, type cmd, press Enter.
2. Type ipconfig and press Enter.
3. Look for "Default Gateway" — that's your router IP.

You'll see something like:

Wireless LAN adapter Wi-Fi:
   IPv4 Address. . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.42
   Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
   Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1

The Default Gateway value (192.168.1.1 in this example) is your router's IP.

Find router IP on Mac

Method 1: System Settings (macOS Ventura+)

1. Click the Apple menu → System Settings.
2. Click Wi-Fi in the sidebar.
3. Click Details next to your connected network.
4. Click the TCP/IP tab.
5. Your router IP is listed next to "Router."

Method 2: Terminal

Open Terminal (Cmd+Space, type Terminal) and run:

netstat -nr | grep default

The IP next to "default" is your router. Or use this simpler one:

route -n get default | grep gateway

Find router IP on iPhone & iPad

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi.
3. Tap the blue (i) info icon next to your connected network.
4. Scroll down to find "Router" — the IP listed there is your router's address.

For more on iOS network info, see our guide to finding your IP on iPhone.

Find router IP on Android

The exact path varies by manufacturer, but the general pattern is:

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap Network & Internet (or Connections on Samsung).
3. Tap Wi-Fi.
4. Tap your connected network (or the gear icon next to it).
5. Look for "Gateway" or "Default route" in the advanced details.

If you can't find it, install a free Wi-Fi info app from the Play Store like "Network Info" or "Wi-Fi Analyzer" — they show gateway IPs directly. For step-by-step Android instructions, see our guide to finding your IP on Android.

Shortcut tip: If you're on Wi-Fi already, just open your browser and type one of the common router IPs (192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1). If a login page loads, that's your router IP. Quickest way to test without diving into settings.

How to log into your router

1. Type the router IP into a browser (e.g., http://192.168.1.1).
2. A login page appears asking for username and password.
3. Enter the credentials — usually printed on a sticker on the router itself.

Common default credentials

If you've never changed them, try these:

• admin / admin
• admin / password
• admin / (no password)
• (no username) / admin
• user / user

If the defaults don't work and you don't have the sticker, check your router manufacturer's website or call your ISP. For ISP-provided routers (Xfinity, Verizon, AT&T), the credentials are often printed on the modem's label or in your account portal.

Security warning: If you're still using default credentials, change them now. Default passwords are a known attack vector — bots scan for routers with default logins constantly. Use a unique strong password instead.

What you can do once logged into your router

Router admin pages let you control nearly every aspect of your network:

• Change Wi-Fi name and password — the SSID and security key for your network
• Update firmware — important security patches your router needs
• See connected devices — every phone, laptop, smart TV, and IoT device on your network
• Set parental controls — block specific sites or limit hours for certain devices
• Configure port forwarding — for game servers, security cameras, NAS access
• Change DNS servers — switch from your ISP's DNS to a faster/private one like 1.1.1.1
• Set up a guest network — isolate visitors from your main devices
• Restart the router remotely — from the admin panel without unplugging
• View bandwidth usage — which devices are using the most data
• Configure QoS (Quality of Service) — prioritize gaming or video calls

Troubleshooting

192.168.1.1 doesn't load

Your router uses a different IP. Check your network settings as described above to find the correct one. Don't blindly try a thousand IPs — the right one is in your settings.

I see a login page but my credentials don't work

The defaults have been changed. Try:

• The sticker on the bottom of the router
• Calling your ISP if they provided the router
• Looking up your router model + "default password" online
• Resetting the router to factory defaults (press and hold the reset button for 30 seconds)

Resetting will erase any custom configuration including your Wi-Fi password.

The page loads but is super slow or blank

Your router may be overloaded. Try restarting it (unplug power for 30 seconds, plug back in, wait 2 minutes). Then try again.

I'm getting "connection refused"

You may not be connected to that router's network. Make sure you're on the right Wi-Fi network, not a neighbor's or your phone's hotspot. If you're on Ethernet, check the cable.

My ISP locked me out of the router admin page

Some ISPs (especially with their own provided modems) restrict admin access. Call them to request access, or consider buying your own router and putting the ISP modem in "bridge mode."