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How do I find my router address?

Published in Router Information 2 mins read

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:

  1. Open Command Prompt:
    • Press the Windows key, type cmd, and hit Enter to open the Command Prompt.
  2. Type ipconfig and press Enter:
  • In the Command Prompt window, type ipconfig and press Enter.
  1. 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.

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.

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