How to Find Your Router IP Address
Your router’s local address is often called the default gateway. It is the next device your computer contacts when traffic must leave the local network. You do not need a network scanner to find it.
Windows
- Open Command Prompt.
- Run
ipconfig. - Find the active Wi-Fi or Ethernet adapter.
- Read the value beside Default Gateway.
You can also open Settings, choose Network & internet, select the active connection, and review its hardware or connection properties.
Android
Open Wi-Fi settings, tap the connected network, and look for Gateway or Router. Menu names differ by manufacturer. Some devices place the value under Advanced network details.
iPhone or iPad
Open Settings, choose Wi-Fi, tap the information button beside the connected network, and read the Router field.
macOS
Open System Settings, choose Network, select the active interface, and review Details. The router value is normally shown under TCP/IP. In Terminal, route -n get default can also display the gateway.
Linux
Open a terminal and run ip route. The line beginning with default via shows the gateway. Graphical network settings may also display it.
Logging in safely
Enter the local gateway address directly into the browser while connected to your own network. Confirm that the page belongs to your router. Use the owner’s authorized credentials, change default passwords, keep firmware updated, and do not enable remote administration unless there is a specific protected need.
If the gateway is missing
The device may not be connected, may have an invalid configuration, or may be using a direct connection without a traditional home router. Reconnect to Wi-Fi or Ethernet and obtain a fresh network configuration before attempting advanced changes.