How to Find Your Router's IP Address on Any Device (2026 Guide)

Your router is the gateway between your home network and the internet. Every device in your home — your phone, laptop, smart TV, gaming console, smart speakers, security cameras — connects through your router. Knowing your router's IP address is essential for accessing its settings, troubleshooting network problems, setting up port forwarding, configuring WiFi security, and managing connected devices. This guide covers how to find your router's IP address on every device and operating system in 2026.

Before diving into the detailed methods, try these common default router IP addresses first. Most routers use one of these:

192.168.1.1 — Used by most Linksys, Asus, TP-Link, and many ISP-provided routers.

192.168.0.1 — Used by many Netgear, D-Link, and some TP-Link routers.

10.0.0.1 — Used by some Comcast/Xfinity and Apple routers.

192.168.1.254 — Common for BT, Sky, and some UK ISP routers.

192.168.100.1 — Used by some cable modem/router combos.

Open a browser, type one of these addresses in the address bar, and press Enter. If a login page appears, that's your router. If not, use the methods below to find the correct address.

Note: Your router's IP is your local gateway address, not your public IP. Your public IP is what websites see — check that at TraceMyIPOnline.com.

Step 1: Press the Windows key + I to open Settings.

Step 2: Click "Network & Internet."

Step 3: Click "WiFi" or "Ethernet" depending on how you're connected.

Step 4: Click on your connected network name.

Step 5: Scroll down to find "IPv4 default gateway" — this is your router's IP address.

Step 1: Press Windows key + R, type cmd, and press Enter.

Step 2: Type ipconfig and press Enter.

Step 3: Look for "Default Gateway" under your active connection (WiFi or Ethernet). The IP address listed there is your router's IP.

You'll see something like "Default Gateway . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1" — that's your router's IP address.

Open PowerShell and type Get-NetRoute -DestinationPrefix 0.0.0.0/0 | Select-Object NextHop. This displays your default gateway (router IP) directly.

Step 1: Click the Apple menu and select "System Settings."

Step 2: Click "Network" in the sidebar.

Step 3: Click on your active connection (WiFi or Ethernet).

Step 4: Click "Details."

Step 5: Click "TCP/IP" tab — your router's IP is listed as "Router."

Step 1: Open Terminal (search "Terminal" in Spotlight or find it in Applications then Utilities).

Step 2: Type netstat -nr | grep default and press Enter.

Step 3: The IP address shown is your router's IP.

Hold the Option key and click the WiFi icon in your menu bar. A detailed dropdown appears showing your router's IP address directly, along with other network information like your local IP, security type, and signal strength.

Step 1: Open Settings and tap "WiFi."

Step 2: Tap the blue info icon (ⓘ) next to your connected network.

Step 3: Scroll down to find "Router" — this is your router's IP address.

On iPhone, this is straightforward and requires no apps. The router IP appears alongside your own IP address, subnet mask, and DNS settings. If you're on cellular data, this information won't be available since you're not connected through a router.

Android's process varies slightly by manufacturer but generally follows these steps:

Step 1: Open Settings and tap "Network & Internet" or "Connections."

Step 2: Tap "WiFi."

Step 3: Tap on your connected network name or the gear icon next to it.

Step 4: Look for "Gateway" or "Router" — this is the router's IP.

On Samsung devices, go to Settings, then Connections, then WiFi. Tap the gear icon next to your network, then tap "View more" to see the gateway address.

If the gateway isn't shown in the standard WiFi settings, download a free network scanner app like "Fing" from the Play Store, which will display your router's IP along with all other connected devices.

Open a terminal and use any of these commands:

ip route | grep default — This shows your default gateway, which is your router's IP. The output will look like "default via 192.168.1.1 dev wlan0."

route -n — This displays the routing table. Look for the entry with "0.0.0.0" in the Destination column — the Gateway column shows your router's IP.

nmcli dev show | grep GATEWAY — If you're using NetworkManager, this command directly shows the gateway IP.

Step 1: Click the time in the bottom-right corner of the screen.

Step 2: Click the WiFi icon, then click the name of your connected network.

Step 3: Click "Network" in the dropdown.

Step 4: Your gateway (router IP) is listed under the network details.

If none of the software methods work, many routers have their default IP address printed on a sticker on the bottom or back of the device. Look for "Default Gateway," "IP Address," "Management URL," or "Admin URL." Common labels include "192.168.1.1" or "http://routerlogin.net" (Netgear) or "http://tplinkwifi.net" (TP-Link).

Type your router's IP address in any browser's address bar and press Enter. You'll see a login page asking for username and password. Common default credentials include admin/admin, admin/password, admin/1234, or a unique password printed on the router sticker. If default credentials don't work, check the sticker on your router, look up your router model's default credentials online, or try resetting the router to factory defaults by holding the reset button for 10-15 seconds.

Once logged in, you can change your WiFi network name and password, update the router's firmware for security patches, set up port forwarding for gaming or remote access, configure parental controls and content filtering, view connected devices and block unknown ones, change DNS servers for faster or more private browsing, set up a guest network for visitors, and enable or disable features like UPnP, WPS, and remote management.

Make sure you're connected to the router's network (not cellular data). Try a different browser. Check if the router has a non-standard port — some routers use port 8080 instead of the default 80. Try both HTTP and HTTPS versions of the address.

Your ISP may have configured the router with a custom IP range. Use the command-line methods above (ipconfig on Windows, ip route on Linux/Mac) to find the actual gateway address. These methods always show the correct router IP regardless of what it is.

If you've changed the admin password and forgotten it, the only option is usually a factory reset. Press and hold the reset button (small hole on the back of the router) for 10-15 seconds using a paperclip. The router will restart with factory default settings, including the default IP and login credentials. Note that this also resets your WiFi name and password.

Your router actually has two IP addresses and understanding this distinction is important.

Internal/Gateway IP (what we found above): This is the address your devices use to communicate with the router on your local network. It's typically 192.168.x.x or 10.0.0.x. It's only accessible from within your home network.

External/Public IP: This is the address assigned by your ISP that the outside internet sees. It identifies your entire home network to websites and services. You can check this at TraceMyIPOnline.com. All devices on your network share this same public IP.

When you access your router's admin panel, you use the internal IP. When a website logs your visit, they see your external IP. A VPN changes your external IP but has no effect on your internal router IP.

No. Your router's internal IP (like 192.168.1.1) is for local network use only. Your public IP is assigned by your ISP and is what websites see. Check your public IP at TraceMyIPOnline.com and compare it to your router's internal IP — they'll be completely different.

Not using the internal IP (192.168.x.x) — these addresses only work within your local network. However, if remote management is enabled on your router (it shouldn't be unless you need it), someone could potentially access it using your public IP. Disable remote management in your router settings unless you specifically need it.

Your router's internal IP typically stays the same unless you change it manually in the router settings. Your public IP may change periodically if your ISP uses dynamic IP assignment. If you need your router's internal IP to stay constant, it's usually already static by default.

Your router may use a different default IP. Use ipconfig (Windows) or ip route (Mac/Linux) to find the actual gateway address. Also check that you're connected to the router's network, not cellular data, and try using a different browser or clearing your browser cache.

Yes. Log into your router's admin panel, find the LAN or Network settings, and change the IP address. Common alternatives include 192.168.0.1, 10.0.0.1, or 172.16.0.1. After changing, you'll need to access the admin panel using the new address, and connected devices will get new IPs from the updated range.

The most common defaults are admin/admin, admin/password, or a unique password printed on the router sticker. You can also search your router's model number online to find its specific default credentials. Always change the default password after first login for security.