Common router IPs follow predictable patterns (192.168.x.1, 10.0.0.1), but the actual gateway depends on your router brand, your ISP's provisioning, and any custom configuration you've applied. Guessing wastes time — let your operating system tell you exactly.
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The reliable shortcut
Our IP reachability tester probes any candidate IP from your browser with four different techniques and tells you instantly if it's your gateway. Pair it with the OS-specific steps below to nail it on the first try.
Find it via your OS
🪟 Windows
Open Command Prompt (Win+R → cmd) and run ipconfig. The Default Gateway line under your active adapter is your router IP.
🍎 macOS
Open Terminal and run netstat -nr | grep default. The IP after "default" is your router. Alternative: System Settings → Network → Details → TCP/IP → Router.
🐧 Linux
Run ip route | grep default. The address after "default via" is your router.
📱 Mobile
Android: Settings → Wi-Fi → tap your network → look at Gateway. iOS: Settings → Wi-Fi → tap (i) → Router.
Frequently asked questions
Why is my router IP not 192.168.1.1?
Manufacturers choose their own defaults. ASUS often ships 192.168.50.1, Xfinity gateways use 10.0.0.1, mesh nodes use 192.168.86.1, and some ISPs assign custom subnets. There's no "wrong" answer — whatever the OS reports is correct.
I'm on a corporate or public Wi-Fi — can I find the router IP?
Yes, the same commands work. You'll be able to see the gateway IP, but you almost certainly won't have admin access to log in.
Does using a VPN change my router IP?
No — your public IP changes to the VPN server's, but the local gateway between your device and your router stays the same. The router IP is purely a LAN concept.
I see two different IPs — which one is my router?
Multiple gateways usually mean you have a VPN, virtual machine, or a Wi-Fi extender in the mix. The IP belonging to your real physical adapter (Wi-Fi or Ethernet) is the one you want.
Can I have two routers with the same IP?
Not on the same network — each gateway must be unique. If you cascade two routers, configure the second one with a different LAN IP (e.g. 192.168.2.1) to avoid conflicts.