You can find your router's IP address using your computer's command line interface. Here's how to do it on a Windows computer:
Finding Your Router Address on Windows
To find your router address on a Windows computer, follow these steps:
- Open Command Prompt:
- Press the Windows key, type
cmd
, and hit Enter to open the Command Prompt.
- Press the Windows key, type
- Type
ipconfig
and press Enter:
- In the Command Prompt window, type
ipconfig
and press Enter.
- Locate the Default Gateway:
- After running the
ipconfig
command, you'll see a list of network information.- Wireless Connection: If you're connected to the internet wirelessly, look for the section named “Wireless LAN Adapter Wi-Fi”.
- Ethernet Connection: If you're connected via an Ethernet cable, look for the section named “Ethernet Adapter Ethernet”.
- In the appropriate section, find the line labeled “Default Gateway”. The numbers listed next to this is your router's IP address.
- After running the
Example
Below is an example of what the command output may look like, with the router's IP address highlighted.
Section | Line | Value |
---|---|---|
Wireless LAN Adapter Wi-Fi | Default Gateway | 192.168.1.1 |
Ethernet Adapter Ethernet | Default Gateway | 192.168.1.1 |
Note: The actual IP address of your router may differ. Commonly used addresses are 192.168.1.1
, 192.168.0.1
or 10.0.0.1
By following these steps, you'll be able to find your router's IP address quickly and easily using your Windows computer's command prompt.