Whether you need to change your home Wi-Fi password, configure port forwarding for a gaming server, update firmware, or set up parental controls, you must first access your router's administrative web dashboard. To do that, you need your network's Default Gateway IP address.

1. What Is a Default Gateway?

In computer networking, the Default Gateway is the intermediary device—almost always your physical Wi-Fi router or fiber optical terminal—that passes traffic between your local home network (LAN) and the outside public internet (WAN).

Whenever your device requests a webpage or IP address that does not exist within your local subnet, it forwards the packet directly to the Default Gateway to figure out where to route it.

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2. How to Find Your Router IP on Windows (11 & 10)

Method A: Using Command Prompt or PowerShell

  1. Press Windows Key + R, type cmd, and press Enter.
  2. In the black command terminal, type ipconfig and press Enter.
  3. Scroll to your active network adapter (e.g. Ethernet adapter or Wireless LAN adapter Wi-Fi).
  4. Locate the line labeled Default Gateway (e.g. 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1). That is your router's login IP!

3. How to Find Your Router IP on macOS

  1. Click the Apple Logo in the top-left corner → System Settings (or System Preferences).
  2. Select Wi-Fi or Network in the sidebar.
  3. Click Details... next to your connected Wi-Fi network.
  4. Select the TCP/IP tab. Your router's IP is listed beside Router.
  5. Or via Terminal: Type netstat -nr | grep default.

4. How to Find Your Router IP on iPhone & iPad (iOS)

  1. Open the Settings app on your iOS device.
  2. Tap Wi-Fi and ensure you are connected to your home network.
  3. Tap the blue info icon (ⓘ) next to your connected Wi-Fi name.
  4. Scroll down to the IPv4 Address section. Look for the numerical value labeled Router.

5. How to Find Your Router IP on Android

  1. Open Settings → Network & internet → Internet / Wi-Fi.
  2. Tap the gear icon (⚙️) next to your connected network.
  3. Expand the Advanced dropdown.
  4. If your IP settings are DHCP, scroll down to Gateway to view the IP. (On some Samsung Galaxy models, tap Manage router directly!).

6. Most Common Default Router IPs by Brand

Router Manufacturer Common Default Gateway IP Default Web Setup URL
TP-Link 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1 tplinkwifi.net
Netgear 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1 routerlogin.net
Asus 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.50.1 router.asus.com
Linksys 192.168.1.1 myrouter.local
D-Link 192.168.0.1 dlinkrouter.local
Xfinity / Comcast 10.0.0.1 10.0.0.1
JioFiber / Airtel Xstream 192.168.29.1 or 192.168.1.1 192.168.29.1
CRUCIAL SECURITY ADVICE

Change Your Router's Default Admin Password Immediately!

Most commercial routers ship with factory default login credentials (e.g. username admin and password admin or password). If an attacker gets onto your Wi-Fi, they can take full control of your DNS server settings and redirect you to phishing clones. Always set a strong, unique administrative password.

Generate Secure 20-Char Password → Verify Public IP Status