Find Router IP Address

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So, you’re trying to log into your router and the page just won’t load? Don’t stress—it’s probably just that you don’t know your router’s IP address yet. Don’t worry, I’ll walk you through it. Think of this as your quick cheat sheet to get that IP, no matter what device you’re on.

Quick Guess (Most Common IPs)

Before we dive into the steps, here are the most common router IPs you can try right away:

Type one of these into your browser’s address bar (while connected to your Wi-Fi). If the login page pops up—you’re golden. If not, here’s the exact way to find it on your device.

Find Router IP on Different Devices

On Windows

  1. Press Win + R, type cmd and hit Enter.
  2. In the black window, type ipconfig and press Enter.
  3. Scroll till you see Default Gateway. That’s your router’s IP.

 

Find Router IP Address on windows

 

On macOS

  1. Click the Apple Menu > System Settings (or Preferences).
  2. Go to Network and select your active connection (Wi-Fi or Ethernet).
  3. Hit Advanced > TCP/IP tab.
  4. Check the “Router” field—that’s your IP.

 

Find Router IP Address on MacOS

 

On Android

  1. Go to Settings > Wi-Fi.
  2. Tap your connected network.
  3. Scroll down till you see Gateway—that’s your router IP.

 

Find Router IP Address on Android

 

On iPhone / iPad

  1. Open Settings > Wi-Fi.
  2. Tap the little “i” icon next to your connected network.
  3. The Router field shows your IP.

 

Find Router IP Address on iPhone

 

On Linux

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

 

Find Router IP Address on linux

 

Still Not Working?

Okay, if none of that worked, here’s what to double-check:

  • Make sure you’re connected to the router’s Wi-Fi or via cable (you can’t access it otherwise).
  • Watch out for typos—typing 192.168.l.l (with L’s instead of 1’s) is a super common mistake.
  • Try alternate IPs like 192.168.100.1 or 192.168.10.1 depending on your router brand.

Why You Need This

Knowing your router’s IP lets you:

  • Log into the admin panel.
  • Change Wi-Fi name or password.
  • Improve security by updating settings.
  • Fix issues when your internet is acting up.

⚡ Pro Tip: Once you’re inside your router, don’t forget to change the default login credentials—leaving them as “admin / admin” is like leaving your front door unlocked.

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