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192.168.1.1 vs 192.168.0.1 — What's the Difference?

Both are valid private IPv4 addresses in the RFC 1918 range. Neither is "better" — they're just different conventions chosen by router manufacturers.

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Quick answer

They're both private IPv4 addresses in the RFC 1918 range — identical in capability. The only difference is which subnet your router uses by default. 192.168.1.1 is the more common factory default (TP-Link, Linksys, D-Link). 192.168.0.1 is preferred by D-Link's older line, Netgear, and many ISP gateways. Use whichever one your specific router was set up with.

Confused users often see "192.168.1.1" recommended in one tutorial and "192.168.0.1" in another and wonder which is correct for their setup. The short answer: neither is universally correct — it depends entirely on your router brand and configuration.

Both are private IPv4 addresses

The IETF reserved three IPv4 ranges for private (LAN) use in RFC 1918:

  • 10.0.0.0/8 — 16 million addresses (used by Comcast/Xfinity, large enterprises)
  • 172.16.0.0/12 — 1 million addresses (commonly seen on Docker, VMware, corporate VPNs)
  • 192.168.0.0/16 — 65 536 addresses (the home-router favourite)

Both 192.168.0.1 and 192.168.1.1 sit inside the third range. They route traffic the same way, support the same admin interfaces, and offer the same features — there's no technical advantage to one over the other.

Which brands ship with which default?

Default gatewayCommon brands / models
192.168.1.1TP-Link (most), Linksys, D-Link (newer), Buffalo, ASUS (older RT-N), Zyxel, Huawei (some), Sagemcom (some Orange/SFR)
192.168.0.1D-Link (older), Netgear, TP-Link (some Archer models), Trendnet, ConnectionUp
192.168.1.254BT Home Hub, ADSL modems from many European ISPs
192.168.50.1ASUS (RT-AX and most modern models)
192.168.10.1SMC, NETGEAR (some), Trendnet (newer)
192.168.100.1Many fibre ONTs, Huawei HG8245H
10.0.0.1Comcast/Xfinity gateways, Apple AirPort, some ISP routers in the US
10.0.0.138Comcast / Xfinity (older xFi gateways)

Pick yours

192.168.1.1 192.168.0.1

How to know which one your router uses

Don't guess — your operating system tells you:

  • Windows: Win+R → cmd → ipconfig → look at Default Gateway.
  • macOS / Linux: Terminal → netstat -nr | grep default (Mac) or ip route | grep default (Linux).
  • Android: Settings → Wi-Fi → tap network → Gateway.
  • iOS: Settings → Wi-Fi → tap (i) → Router.

Can I change my router from one to the other?

Yes. Both addresses work equally well. To switch your router from 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.0.1 (or vice versa):

  1. Log into the admin panel.
  2. Find LAN Settings, Network Setup, or Setup → Local Network.
  3. Change the Router IP / LAN IP field to the new value.
  4. Optionally update the DHCP range (e.g. from 192.168.1.100–199 to 192.168.0.100–199).
  5. Save. The router reboots; you'll need to reconnect using the new address.
When to botherYou only need to change it if you have two routers in series (e.g. ISP modem + your own Wi-Fi router) and both default to the same subnet — that creates a conflict. Putting them on different subnets (192.168.0.1 and 192.168.1.1) fixes routing instantly.

Frequently asked questions

Is 192.168.1.1 more secure than 192.168.0.1?
No. Security depends on your admin password and firmware updates, not on the IP address. Both are unreachable from the internet by definition (private addresses are not routable on the public internet).
I have both 192.168.0.1 and 192.168.1.1 in my home — why?
You probably have an ISP modem-router (often on 192.168.0.1 or 10.0.0.1) plugged into your own Wi-Fi router (often on 192.168.1.1). They're on different subnets, doing different jobs, that's fine.
Which IP does my new router use out of the box?
Look at the sticker on the bottom — it almost always prints the default admin URL (e.g. http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.1.1). Or run ipconfig right after connecting to its default Wi-Fi.
Can two devices on my network share the IP 192.168.1.1?
No. Each IP must be unique on a LAN. The router gets 192.168.1.1 (or whatever the gateway is). Devices receive distinct IPs from the DHCP pool (e.g. 192.168.1.100, 101, 102…).
Are these IPs the same as my "Wi-Fi password"?
No — completely different. The IP is the admin URL. The Wi-Fi password is what you type to join the wireless network. Don't confuse them.