Your router IP address (also called default gateway) is the internal IP address your devices use to communicate with your router. It's how you access your router's settings.

What is my router IP address and how do I access it?

Your router IP address (also called default gateway) is the internal IP address your devices use to communicate with your router. It's how you access your router's settings.

🔍 How to Find Your Router’s IP Address:

🖥️ On Windows:

1. Open Command Prompt.
2. Type:

3. bash

4. Copy
   
   Edit

5. ipconfig
   
   

6. Look for Default Gateway – that's your router IP (usually 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1).

🍎 On macOS:

1. Open System Preferences > Network.
2. Select your active connection > Advanced > TCP/IP.
3. Look for Router – that’s the IP.

📱 On Mobile:

• Go to Wi-Fi settings > tap the network name > look for Gateway or Router.

🛠️ How to Access Your Router Settings:

1. Open a browser.
2. Type your router IP (e.g., http://192.168.1.1) and hit Enter.
3. Enter your username and password (default is usually admin / admin, or check your router’s sticker).

👉 Need help finding it automatically? Use our free tool

⚠️ Important:

Accessing your router lets you:

• Change Wi-Fi name/password
• Set parental controls
• Configure port forwarding
• View connected devices

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