How to Find Your Router IP Address on Any Device

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How to Find Your Router IP Address on Any Device

To change your Wi-Fi password, check whether the router is online, or update its firmware, you open its settings page in a browser - and for that you need the router's IP address. On a home network this is also called the default gateway. It is usually something like 192.168.0.1, 192.168.1.1 or 10.0.0.1, but it varies by brand and provider, so check it on a device that is connected to the router.

Windows 10 and 11

The quickest way:

Open the Start menu, type cmd, and open Command Prompt.
Run:

ipconfig

Under your Wi-Fi or Ethernet adapter, the Default Gateway line is the router's IP address.

Without commands: open Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center, click your connection next to Connections, then Details. The router is listed as IPv4 Default Gateway.

Mac

Open System Settings > Wi-Fi (or Network for a cable connection).
Click Details next to the network you are connected to.
Open TCP/IP. The Router line is the address.

In Terminal, this command prints it too:

route -n get default

Look for the gateway line.

iPhone and iPad

Open Settings > Wi-Fi, tap the i next to the connected network, and scroll to Router.

Android

Menus vary by phone maker. On Pixel and phones with standard Android: Settings > Network & internet > Internet, tap the gear next to the connected network, and look for Gateway (sometimes under Network details or Advanced). On Samsung Galaxy, open Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi, tap the gear next to the network, and open View more or the IP settings. If your phone does not show it, use a computer instead.

Opening the Router's Settings Page

On a device connected to that router, type the address into the browser's address bar (for example 192.168.1.1) and press Enter.
Sign in with the admin password - printed on the router's label, or the one you set. It is usually different from the Wi-Fi password.

Many newer routers are managed with an app from the maker or your internet provider; the label usually says so.

Common Router Addresses

If you cannot check on a device, these are the most common defaults to try: 192.168.0.1, 192.168.1.1, 192.168.1.254, 10.0.0.1 and 10.0.0.138. The router's label or manual has the correct one for your model.

What to Do Next

With the settings page open, the Internet or WAN status tells you whether the router itself is online - the key step in router connected but no internet. If only one device has trouble, see Wi-Fi connected but no internet.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is my router's IP address?

It is the default gateway of your network - often 192.168.0.1, 192.168.1.1 or 10.0.0.1, but it varies. Check it on a connected device with the steps in this guide or on the label on the router.

Is the router IP address the same as my public IP address?

No. The router IP (like 192.168.1.1) is its address inside your home network. Your public IP is the address websites see, assigned by your internet provider.

What if the router's address does not open in the browser?

Make sure you are connected to that router's network, type the address with no www, and try http:// in front of it. If it still fails, restart the router, or check its label for a web address or app to use instead.