How do I find my router's IP address?
Routers commonly use one of 192.168.0.1, 192.168.1.1 or 10.0.0.1 as their admin address, and the exact one can be confirmed by checking your computer's default gateway: ipconfig on Windows, route -n get default on Mac, or ip route on Linux.
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Common default router IP addresses
Home routers commonly use private address ranges such as 192.168.0.1, 192.168.1.1 or 10.0.0.1 as the admin address. Typing one of these into a browser address bar will tell you quickly if it brings up a login screen.
Routers or modems provided by an internet provider may use a different default depending on the manufacturer and model, so if none of the three common addresses work, the methods below give you the exact address.
Finding the router IP (default gateway) on Windows
Type cmd in the search bar to open Command Prompt and run ipconfig. The "Default Gateway" line for the adapter you are using is your router's IP address.
If you use both Wi-Fi and Ethernet, multiple adapters may be listed, so check the value for the adapter that is actually connected to the internet.
Finding the router IP on a Mac
Open Terminal and run route -n get default; the gateway field shows your router's IP. You can also run netstat -nr to see the full routing table.
You can also open System Settings > Network, select your active connection, and check its details for the router address.
Finding the router IP on iPhone and Android
On iPhone, go to Settings > Wi-Fi, tap the (i) icon next to your connected network, and the Router field shows the router IP — the same screen described in find your IP on iPhone.
On Android, check the Gateway field on the Wi-Fi details screen; menu paths vary by device as described in find your IP on Android.
Finding the router IP on Linux
In a terminal, run ip route and the address after "default via" is your router's IP.
How do I find my router's IP address?: step by step
- Check on WindowsOpen Command Prompt and run
ipconfig, then read the Default Gateway value. - Check on MacOpen Terminal and run
route -n get defaultto read the gateway value. - Check on iPhone or AndroidOpen the Wi-Fi connection details screen and read the Router or Gateway field.
- Open it in a browserType the IP address into a browser address bar to confirm the router login screen appears.
Frequently asked questions
What if I reach the router IP but can't log in?
The default username and password vary by ISP and manufacturer, so checking the label on the bottom of the router or its manual is the most reliable source. If it was changed before, you may need to use the reset button.
Is the router IP the same as my public IP?
No. The router's admin IP is a private address used only inside your home, while the public IP visible on the internet is what ipnow.kr shows. See public vs private IP for the difference.
What if neither 192.168.0.1 nor 192.168.1.1 works?
Another device may already be using that address, or your router may use a different range entirely. Checking the default gateway directly with the commands above is the most reliable way to find it.