Under ordinary circumstances, you'll never need to know your router's IP (Internet Protocol) address. The IP address, which is how other computers and devices on the internet can identify your computer, is a piece of your network that works silently in the background.
Sometimes, though, you might need your router's IP address to troubleshoot a network problem, to configure software, or to visit the router's settings panel in a browser.
While finding your IP address is fairly easy, the process depends on what kind of device you're using to find it.
Here's how to find your router's IP address using a Windows computer, Mac computer, iPhone or iPad, and Android device.
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2. In the Command Prompt window, type "IPCONFIG" and press Enter.
3. Find the "Default Gateway" section. The number listed here is your router's IP address.
The "Default Gateway" is your router's IP address. Dave Johnson/Business Insider How to find the IP address of your router using a Mac1. Click the Apple icon at the top-left of the screen and choose "System Preferences."
2. Click "Network."
3. In the list on the left side of the window, choose your network and then click "Advanced" at the bottom-right of the window.
In the Network settings, click "Advanced" to find your IP address. Dave Johnson/Business Insider4. Finally, click "TCP/IP." You should see the router's IP address, listed next to "Router."
You can find your router's IP address in the "TCP/IP" tab. Dave Johnson/Business Insider How to find the IP address of your router using an iPhone or iPad1. Tap "Settings" and then tap "Wi-Fi."
2. On the Wi-Fi page, tap the Wi-Fi network you're connected to.
3. Scroll down to the "IPV4 ADDRESS" section. Your router's IP address will be listed next to "Router."
The router's IP address is found in the Wi-Fi settings. Dave Johnson/Business Insider How to find the IP address of your router using an Android phoneUnfortunately, Android phones typically have no built-in tool for finding your router's IP address.
Some Android models running customized interfaces — like Samsung's One UI found in Galaxy phones — give you access to this information, but it's generally easier to find the router's IP address using another device, like your laptop or desktop computer.
Alternately, you can install an app like Wi-Fi Analyzer, which can also display this information.
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Dave Johnson is a technology journalist who writes about consumer tech and how the industry is transforming the speculative world of science fiction into modern-day real life. Dave grew up in New Jersey before entering the Air Force to operate satellites, teach space operations, and do space launch planning. He then spent eight years as a content lead on the Windows team at Microsoft. As a photographer, Dave has photographed wolves in their natural environment; he's also a scuba instructor and co-host of several podcasts. Dave is the author of more than two dozen books and has contributed to many sites and publications including CNET, Forbes, PC World, How To Geek, and Insider.
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