How to Find Your Router’s IP Address on Any Device

Your connected device may show the router’s local address as Default Gateway, Router, or Gateway. Find that value on the device connected to your Wi-Fi or Ethernet network, then enter it in your browser’s address bar.

Do not confuse the router’s address with your device’s IP address or your public internet IP.

Windows 10 and 11

1. Open Command Prompt.
2. Run:

ipconfig

1. Find the active adapter, such as Wireless LAN adapter Wi-Fi or Ethernet adapter.
2. Copy the value beside Default Gateway.

Ignore disconnected adapters, VPN adapters, and virtual adapters unless you are intentionally using them.

macOS

1. Open the Apple menu.
2. Select System Settings > Wi-Fi.
3. Select Details beside your connected network.
4. Find Router.

The wording can vary by macOS version.

iPhone and iPad

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi.
3. Tap the connected network.
4. Read the value beside Router.

You must be connected to the network whose router address you want to find.

Android and Samsung Galaxy

1. Open Settings.
2. Open Connections or Network & internet.
3. Open Wi-Fi or Internet.
4. Select the connected network.
5. Open its details or advanced information.
6. Look for Gateway, Router, or a similar label.

Android menus vary by manufacturer, model, and version. On some Samsung phones, the gateway may appear under advanced IP information. Do not change DHCP to Static merely to find the address. If a screen shows extra fields only after selecting Static, do not save changes unless you are deliberately configuring the network; cancel or return to DHCP.

Linux

Open Terminal and run:

ip route

Find the line that begins with default via. The address after via is the gateway used by that connection.

Example:

default via 10.0.2.2 dev enp0s3 proto dhcp metric 100

In this example, 10.0.2.2 is the gateway. The command ip addr shows addresses assigned to your computer’s network interfaces; it does not necessarily show the router address.

Check the router label

Some routers print a local address or setup address on a label on the bottom or back. Common examples include 192.168.0.1 and 192.168.1.1, but neither address is universal.

A real TP-Link example used during research showed 192.168.1.1 on the label. The router model was not recorded, so this example does not establish a rule for every TP-Link device.

Open the router login page

1. Stay connected to the router’s Wi-Fi or Ethernet network.
2. Open a web browser.
3. Enter the gateway address directly in the browser’s address bar, for example:

http://192.168.1.1

Do not enter the address into a search box. Login addresses and credentials vary by router model. Check the router label or the manufacturer’s instructions. Never publish or reuse credentials from someone else’s device.

If the page does not open

1. Confirm that the device is connected to the correct Wi-Fi or Ethernet network.
2. Check the active adapter or connected network details again.
3. Disconnect a VPN or extra network connection temporarily.
4. Try the address in another browser or on another connected device.
5. Try an Ethernet connection if Wi-Fi is unreliable.
6. Reboot the router if the manufacturer recommends it.

A factory reset is not a way to discover the address. It can erase Wi-Fi settings, passwords, and other custom configuration. Use it only as a later manufacturer-supported recovery step.

Router IP vs. device IP vs. public IP

• Device IP: the local address assigned to your computer or phone.
• Router IP or default gateway: the local address your device uses to reach other networks.
• Public IP: the address visible outside your local network, usually assigned by your internet provider.

Private local addresses commonly use these ranges defined by RFC 1918:

• 10.0.0.0 to 10.255.255.255
• 172.16.0.0 to 172.31.255.255
• 192.168.0.0 to 192.168.255.255

A private address range alone does not prove that an address belongs to the router. Read the gateway or router field for the connected network.

Frequently asked questions

Is 192.168.1.1 always my router’s IP address?

No. It is a common example. Use the gateway shown by your connected device or the address printed on your router label.

Is my computer’s IP address the router’s IP address?

Usually no. Your computer has its own local address. The router address appears as the gateway or router value.

Does ip addr show the router IP on Linux?

Not necessarily. It shows addresses assigned to network interfaces. Use ip route and read the address after default via.

Do I need to reset the router to find its IP address?

No. Check the connected device’s network details or the router label first. Resetting can erase custom settings.

Why does my Android phone show different menu names?

Android paths vary by manufacturer, model, and version. Look in the details for the connected Wi-Fi network and find Gateway, Router, or a similar label.