Don’t know how to find a router’s IP address on Windows 10? Your IP address is important for accessing your router’s web interface so you can configure the settings. So, if you don’t know how to find your router’s IP address, don’t worry; the steps are simple and easy to follow.
What Is a Router IP Address?
Your router’s IP address is what you enter in the search bar of you browser in order to access your routers web interface. It is also use by your computer to find and talk to the router when it needs to access the internet or connect with other devices.
There are two types of IP addresses; the Internal (Private) IP Address which your router use within your home or office network. 192.168.1.1. is the common IP address uses by Linksys routers. This IP is what you need when you want to update Wi-Fi settings, set up parental controls, or do any kind of network management. Another one is External (Public) IP Address which is being given by your internet provider and gives your whole network.
If you don’t know your IP address, you may check out the table below:
| Router | IP adresses |
|---|---|
| TP-Link , Netgear, Linksys | 192.168.1.1 |
| D-Link, Netgear, Zyxel, Belkin, TP-Link | 192.168.0.1 |
| Xfinity, Comcast, Cisco | 10.0.0.0.1 – 10.0.0.1 |
| PTCL, TP-Link, D-Link | 192.168.10.1 |
| Siemens, Sagemcom | 192.168.254.254 |
Finding a Router’s IP Address In Windows
Now that you know the what IP address is and how important it is, you can now try finding it in Windows.
Step 1: Turn on your router and connect its LAN port to the computer using an Ethernet cable.
Step 2: Open Start > Run, and type “CMD.” and press the Enter key. The command prompt should immediately pop up (alternatively you can go to Start>Search>Enter “CMD” and open Command Prompt).
Step 3: Once the command prompt opens, type “IPCONFIG/ALL” and hit Enter. A set of IP addresses and other stuff will appear inside the command window.
Step 4: Under the Ethernet Adapter – Local Area Connect, you will find your router’s IP address adjacent to the default gateway.
Step 5: If the default gateway doesn’t show up in the command prompt, then try the following tips.
- Make sure you have typed IPCONFIG/ALL correctly.
- Try on another computer.
- Use another Ethernet cable.
- Make sure that the cable is properly connected on both ends by checking the router’s LED or in some cases, the computer’s LAN port LED.
Common Issues and Troubleshooting
If you don’t see a default gateway listed when you try to find your router’s IP, don’t worry, as it is simple to fix. First, make sure you’re connected to your Wi-Fi or Ethernet network. If you’re not connected, your computer won’t be able to pull up the router’s details.
If after doing that and still not showing, try restarting your computer. That action can refresh the connection and make the IP show up properly. If all else fails, try to check your network settings again or try a different method like the Control Panel route mentioned earlier.
Trying to find your IP address in MAC or Linux? Check out this guide on how to find a Router IP Address on Mac or Linux.