Troubleshooting
How to Find Your Router's Default Gateway IP
Find the exact gateway IP your router uses on Windows, macOS, Android and iPhone.
Updated 2026
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Windows
Open Command Prompt, type
ipconfigand read the Default Gateway line. -
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macOS
Go to System Settings → Network → Details → TCP/IP and read the Router field.
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Android
Settings → Network & internet → tap your WiFi → view the Gateway / Router address.
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iPhone
Settings → WiFi → tap the (i) next to your network → read the Router field.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a default gateway?
It's the local IP address your devices use to reach the router and the wider internet — and the address that opens the router's admin page.
My gateway isn't 192.168.1.1 — is that normal?
Yes. Common alternatives include 192.168.0.1, 192.168.2.1, 10.0.0.1 and 192.168.8.1, depending on your router and ISP.