What Is My Router's IP Address and How to Find It

Introduction

Your router's IP address — also called the default gateway — is the private IP address that lets you access your router's admin panel, configure settings, set up port forwarding, and troubleshoot network issues. Here's how to find it on any device.

What Is a Router's IP Address?

Your router has two IP addresses:

1. Public IP — Assigned by your ISP; this is your network's address on the internet
2. Private IP (default gateway) — The address your devices use to communicate with the router on your local network

When this article refers to "your router's IP address," we usually mean the private gateway IP — the one you type into a browser to access your router's admin panel.

Common Default Router IP Addresses

Most routers use one of these defaults:

How to Find Your Router's IP on Windows

Method 1 — Command Prompt:

1. Open Command Prompt (search cmd in Start)
2. Type ipconfig and press Enter
3. Look for Default Gateway under your active connection

Method 2 — Settings:

1. Settings → Network & Internet → your connection → Properties
2. Scroll to find the Gateway address

How to Find Your Router's IP on Mac

Terminal:

netstat -nr | grep default

Or: System Settings → Network → your connection → Details → TCP/IP tab → Router

How to Find Your Router's IP on iPhone

Settings → Wi-Fi → tap the (i) next to your network → look for Router

How to Find Your Router's IP on Android

Settings → Wi-Fi → tap your network → look for Gateway in the network details

How to Access Your Router's Admin Panel

1. Open any browser
2. Type your router's IP address in the address bar (e.g., 192.168.1.1)
3. Enter your admin username and password
   • If you've never changed it: check the label on your router
   • Common defaults: admin/admin, admin/password

From the admin panel you can: change WiFi password, set up port forwarding, view connected devices, update firmware, and configure firewall rules.

Conclusion

Your router's IP (default gateway) is the gateway to your network's control panel. Finding it takes under a minute using the steps above. If you need to find your public IP (the one visible to the internet), check what-is-my-ip.best.

Last updated: 2026 | Category: How-To Guides