How to Find Your Router’s IP Address: A Step-by-Step Guide

Introduction: Your router’s IP address is an important piece of information that enables you to access and manage your router’s settings. It’s necessary when you want to troubleshoot network issues, set up a new router, or configure your home network. In this post, we will discuss various methods to find your router’s IP address on different platforms.

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Method 1: Check the Router Label

1. Most routers have a label on the bottom or back, displaying the default IP address and login credentials. Look for a sticker or label with details such as “Default IP” or “Gateway IP.”
2. Note down the IP address, which is usually in the format of xxx.xxx.x.x (e.g., 192.168.0.1).

Method 2: Using System Preferences (macOS)

1. Click on the Apple logo in the top-left corner of your screen and select “System Preferences.”
2. Click on “Network” to open the Network settings.
3. In the left panel, select the active network connection (Wi-Fi or Ethernet).
4. Click the “Advanced” button located at the bottom-right corner of the window.
5. Navigate to the “TCP/IP” tab.
6. The IP address listed next to “Router” is your router’s IP address.

Method 3: Using Control Panel (Windows)

1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type “control” (without quotes) and press Enter to open the Control Panel.
3. Click on “Network and Internet” and then select “Network and Sharing Center.”
4. In the “View your active networks” section, click on the network connection you’re currently connected to (Wi-Fi or Ethernet).
5. In the new window, click on “Details…” in the “Connection” section.
6. Look for the “IPv4 Default Gateway” entry. The IP address next to it is your router’s IP address.

Method 4: Checking Network Settings (iOS)

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Tap “Wi-Fi” and then tap the “i” icon next to the connected network.
3. The IP address listed next to “Router” is your router’s IP address.

Method 5: Checking Network Settings (Android)

1. Open the Settings app on your Android device.
2. Tap “Wi-Fi” or “Network & internet,” then tap “Wi-Fi.”
3. Tap the gear icon next to the connected network, and then tap “Advanced.”
4. The IP address listed under “Gateway” is your router’s IP address.

Method 6: Using Command Prompt (Windows)

1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type “cmd” (without quotes) and press Enter to open the Command Prompt.
3. In the Command Prompt, type “ipconfig” (without quotes) and press Enter.
4. Look for the “Default Gateway” section. The IP address next to it is your router’s IP address.

Method 7: Using Terminal (macOS)

1. Open the Terminal app by searching for it using Spotlight or by navigating to Applications > Utilities.
2. Type “netstat -nr | grep default” (without quotes) and press Enter.
3. The IP address listed next to “default” is your router’s IP address.

Method 8: Using Terminal (Linux)

1. Open the Terminal application by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T or by searching for it in your applications.
2. Type “ip route | grep default” (without quotes) and press Enter.
3. The IP address listed after “default via” is your router’s IP address.

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