guest@ipterm:~$ man router-ip
How to find your router's IP address
Your router's IP address, also called the default gateway, is the address you type into a browser to open the router's settings page. It is usually 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1, but it varies by brand and internet provider, so the surest way is to ask your device.
Windows
Open Command Prompt or PowerShell and run:
ipconfigFind the adapter you're connected with (Wi-Fi or Ethernet). The address next to Default Gateway is your router.
Mac
Open System Settings → Wi-Fi (or Network for a cable connection), click Details next to your network, then open TCP/IP. The Router field is the address. In Terminal:
route -n get default | grep gatewayLinux
ip route | grep defaultThe address after default via is your router.
iPhone and iPad
Go to Settings → Wi-Fi, tap the ⓘ next to your network, and look for Router.
Android
The location varies by phone maker. It is usually under Settings → Network & internet → Wi-Fi (or Connections): tap your network, open its details or advanced options, and look for Gateway or Router.
Common default router addresses
| Address | Often used by |
|---|---|
| 192.168.1.1 | The most common default across many router brands |
| 192.168.0.1 | Another very common default |
| 10.0.0.1 | Many internet provider gateways, including Xfinity |
| 192.168.1.254 | Some provider gateways, including AT&T |
| 192.168.100.1 | Status pages of many cable modems (separate from the router) |
Why the address works for everyone
These are private addresses. They only exist inside your home network, so millions of homes can use 192.168.1.1 at the same time without conflict. That also means nobody can reach your router at that address from the internet, and it can't be traced to a location.
If you can't log in
- The default username and password are usually printed on a label on the router. If you've never changed them, change them now: a default admin password is one of the most common ways home networks get taken over.
- Some provider gateways and mesh systems (such as Google Nest Wifi or Eero) are managed through a phone app instead of a web page.
- If nothing loads, check that you're on the router's network, not mobile data or a VPN.
Try itLook up 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1 to see what ipterm says about common router addresses.