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What a router IP address is
A router IP address is the private local address of your router inside your home or office network. In most cases, it is also the default gateway: the address your computer, phone or tablet uses to send traffic outside the local network.
When you type a private address such as 192.168.1.1 into your browser, you are not opening a public website. You are trying to reach the router's internal login page. That is where router settings such as Wi-Fi name, Wi-Fi password, DHCP, DNS and connected devices may appear.
Key idea: the router IP is usually a private IP address inside your local network. It is different from the public IP that websites see.
How to find your router IP
The reliable method is not to guess an address. Check the default gateway of the device currently connected to your Wi-Fi or Ethernet network. That gateway is normally your router IP.
- Connect to the Wi-Fi or Ethernet network you want to check.
- Open the network details of your device.
- Look for Default Gateway, Router or Gateway.
- Open that address in the browser address bar, not in a search box.
Your own device also has a local IP, but that is not always the router IP. For the difference, see what is my local IP and router local IP.
Most common router and modem access addresses
These are the most common private addresses people try when they need to open a router or modem page. Use the exact gateway shown by your device whenever possible.
192.168.1.1
Very common for home routers, Wi-Fi gateways and small office networks.
192.168.0.1
Another frequent router login address used by many consumer routers.
10.0.0.1
Used by some ISPs, routers and managed home or office network setups.
192.168.1.254
Often used by broadband hubs and some router models as a gateway address.
192.168.100.1
Common for cable modem status or admin pages, sometimes separate from the Wi-Fi router login.
Private IP ranges
Router addresses usually belong to private ranges such as 192.168.x.x, 10.x.x.x or 172.16-31.x.x.
How to open the router login page
Once you know the router IP, type it directly into the browser address bar. Do not type it into Google or another search box.
- Make sure you are connected to the router's Wi-Fi or Ethernet network.
- Find the real default gateway of your current connection.
- Type the gateway address, such as 192.168.1.1, in the browser address bar.
- Use the router label, ISP instructions or your own saved credentials to log in.
Before resetting: if the page does not open, verify the gateway first. Many failed router login attempts happen because the wrong address is being tested.
How to find the router IP on your device
The label changes depending on the system, but the value you want is usually called Default Gateway, Router or Gateway.
Windows
Open CMD or Terminal, type ipconfig and look for Default Gateway under the active Wi-Fi or Ethernet adapter.
ipconfig
Wireless LAN adapter Wi-Fi:
IPv4 Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.23
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1iPhone and iPad
- Open Settings.
- Tap Wi-Fi.
- Tap the i next to the connected network.
- Look for the Router field.
Android
- Open Settings.
- Go to Network & Internet or Wi-Fi.
- Open the connected network details.
- Look for Gateway, Router or similar network information.
macOS
- Open System Settings.
- Go to Network.
- Select the active Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection.
- Look for the Router value.
What to do if the router address does not load
If 192.168.1.1, 192.168.0.1 or another gateway does not load, check the basics before resetting the router.
- Make sure the device is connected to the correct Wi-Fi or Ethernet network.
- Check the actual default gateway instead of guessing.
- Type the IP in the browser address bar, not in a search engine.
- Try http:// before the address if the browser rewrites it unexpectedly.
- Restart the router only after verifying that the address is correct.
Common mismatch: 192.168.100.1 may open a modem page while your Wi-Fi router login uses a different gateway.
Router IP vs public IP
The router IP is normally a private local IP. It only works inside your own network. Your public IP is the external address websites and online services see when your connection goes out to the Internet.
Router IP
Used locally to reach your router or gateway, often something like 192.168.1.1.
Public IP
Used externally on the Internet. This is the address websites see from your connection.
For the full comparison, read local IP vs public IP.
Next step depending on what you need
Open 192.168.1.1
Use this when your default gateway or router label shows 192.168.1.1.
Open 192.168.0.1
Common on many home routers and cable or ISP-provided gateways.
Open 192.168.1.254
Useful for some broadband hubs and router models.
Open 192.168.100.1
Often used for modem status or administration pages.
Understand DHCP
Useful if your local IP or gateway changes automatically.
Set a fixed local IP
Useful for printers, NAS devices, cameras or stable local access.
Frequently asked questions
What is a router IP address?
It is the private local address of your router or gateway inside your network. It is often the address used to open the router admin page.
How do I find my router IP?
Check the default gateway of the device you are using. On Windows, use ipconfig. On iPhone, Android and macOS, check the Wi-Fi or network details.
Is the router IP the same as my public IP?
No. The router IP is usually private and local. The public IP is the address visible to websites and external services on the Internet.
Which router IP should I try first?
Common router IPs include 192.168.1.1, 192.168.0.1, 10.0.0.1 and 192.168.1.254. The correct one is normally your default gateway.
Why does 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1 not open?
The router may use another address, you may not be connected to the right network, or the IP may have been typed into a search box instead of the browser address bar.
What is 192.168.100.1 used for?
It is commonly used for cable modem status or administration pages. It is often different from the main Wi-Fi router login address.