How to Get the IP Address of a Router

Have you ever wondered why you need to know your local IP address? Do you want to find out how to get the IP address of a router? You’ve found the right place. This article will tell you everything you need to know about finding your router’s IP address.

The IP address is a default gateway in the world of networking. It is where the traffic is sent outside the current network.

Meanwhile, in home and small networks that have multiple devices connected to a single router, the IP router is a private default gateway. Each of the devices sends traffic to the specific IP address on your network. In such cases, Windows call it a default gateway while Macs and other operating systems call it a router or a just a gateway.

So why do you need to know all those numbers that make up the IP address? The answer is because that is the address of the web interface of your router where you can make configuration changes. That web interface has a login page where you have to put your name and password. Now, with all those numbers, it’s easy to forget your IP address. But there is a way for any computer to search for it.

How to Get the IP Address of a Router on Windows

On Windows, the IP address appears as the “Default Gateway.” There are two ways to find out the default gateway. One is through Command Prompt. The other way is through the graphical interface.

When using Command Prompt all you need to do is to use the ipconfig command. On the other hand, when using the graphical interface, you have to do several steps. First, you have to go to the Control Panel by clicking the Start button and typing Control Panel in the small search bar.

Once you get to the Control Panel, look for the Network and Sharing Center window on the upper right part of the screen. Then click the name of your router or network connection. After that, look for the Ethernet Status window then choose the Details button.

You should find the IP address of your router in the Network Connection Details window. It is the one with the words “IPv4 Default Gateway.”

Finding the Router’s IP Address on Mac OS X

Finding the IP address on a Mac is easier. All you need to do is click the menu on the bar located at the upper part of the screen. Then click the System Preferences window and then the Network icon. (Systems Preferences > Network icon)

After that, you have to find the name of the network you are connected to. It could be a WiFi or wired connection. After selecting it, you have to select the Advanced button on the bottom right part of your screen. Another Network window should pop up. This time, select the “TCP/IP” tab. You should see the router’s IP address beside the word ‘router’.

Finding The Router’s IP Address on an iPhone or iPad

You can also find your router’s IP address using an Apple device like an iPhone or iPad. The process is the same for both devices. Just select Settings, then Wifi and then the name of your WiFi network. The screen will show the router’s IP address beside the same name, which is the router.

Finding the Router’s IP Address on Android

When it comes to Android devices, learning how to get the IP address of a router is a bit complicated. That’s because a third party application is needed.

Such applications include WiFi Analyzer which offers the ideal WiFi channel for your network. To look for the gateway tap Menu then proceed to AP list.

The upper part of the screen or the header shows that your device is connected to a specific network name. Tap that header which will lead you to another window showing information about your network. Included in that list is the gateway.

Finding the Router’s IP Address on Chrome OS

It only takes a few clicks to find the IP address of your router on a Chromebook. First, look for the notification area located at the right part of the taskbar. There you will see a clickable button that says that your device is connected to a network.

After clicking that, it will lead you to another window where you have to select the name your network. There will be three tabs showing. Choose the Network tab which will show information about your router including the gateway or IP address.