If you have ever tried to open your router’s settings page and been met with a browser error, the missing piece is usually the router’s IP address. Knowing How to Find Your Router IP Address is the key that unlocks everything else — changing your Wi-Fi name, updating your password, or checking who is connected to your network. It is the address you type into a web browser to reach the router’s admin page, and every home network has one.
The good news is that finding it takes less than a minute on any device, and you do not need to install anything or touch a single cable. This guide shows you exactly where to look on Windows, macOS, iPhone, iPad, and Android, plus what to do with the address once you have it. The steps work for provider-supplied routers from e& and du as well as routers you bought yourself.
Quick Answer
Your router IP address — technically called the default gateway — is usually 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1, and it is often printed on a sticker on the router itself. On Windows, open Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi, click your network, and read the “IPv4 DNS servers” or gateway value; or run ipconfig in Command Prompt and look at “Default Gateway”. On a Mac, go to System Settings > Wi-Fi > Details next to your network and read the Router field. On iPhone, tap the (i) next to your Wi-Fi network in Settings and read the Router field. On Android, open Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi, tap your connected network, and read the Gateway entry. Type that address into a browser’s address bar to open your router’s login page.
What a Router IP Address Actually Is
Every device on your home network has an IP address — a set of numbers that identifies it, like a house number on a street. Your router’s IP address is the private address of the router itself within your home network, and it also serves as the “default gateway”: the doorway every device uses to reach the internet. When your phone loads a website, the data goes from the phone to the router (at its private IP address) and then out to the internet.
This is completely separate from your public IP address — the address the rest of the internet sees, which your provider assigns and which can change. The private router address almost always falls in one of these ranges:
| Typical router IP | Commonly used by |
|---|---|
| 192.168.1.1 | Many provider-issued routers in the UAE, TP-Link, Huawei gateways |
| 192.168.0.1 | D-Link and many other consumer routers |
| 192.168.100.1 | Some fibre ONT/router combo units |
| 10.0.0.1 | Less common at home; sometimes business or mesh systems |
You need this address whenever you want to change router settings: rename the network, change the Wi-Fi password, or check connected devices. Without it, you cannot reach the settings page — which is why it is the first thing to find before any other router task.
How to Find Your Router IP Address on Windows
There are two easy methods on Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Settings method is quickest; the Command Prompt method works on every version.
Method 1: Through Windows Settings
- Open Settings and go to Network & internet.
- Click Wi-Fi, then click the name of the network you are connected to.
- Scroll down to the properties list. The router IP appears next to IPv4 DNS servers or Gateway (wording varies slightly between Windows versions).
Method 2: Through Command Prompt
- Press the Windows key, type cmd, and open Command Prompt.
- Type ipconfig and press Enter.
- Look for your active connection (Wi-Fi or Ethernet) and read the value next to Default Gateway — that is your router’s IP address.
Microsoft’s own documentation on network settings at support.microsoft.com confirms these paths if you ever need to double-check them on a newer Windows release.
How to Find Your Router IP Address on a Mac
- Open System Settings (or System Preferences on older macOS versions) and click Wi-Fi.
- Make sure you are connected to your home network, then click Details next to the network name.
- The router’s IP address is shown in the Router field.
On older macOS versions, the same information sits under System Preferences > Network > Wi-Fi > Advanced > TCP/IP, where the Router field shows the address. Apple’s support site at support.apple.com carries the current steps for the latest macOS version if your menus look different.
How to Find Your Router IP Address on iPhone or iPad
- Open Settings and tap Wi-Fi.
- Make sure Wi-Fi is on and connected to your home network.
- Tap the blue (i) information icon next to your connected network’s name.
- Scroll to the IPV4 ADDRESS section — the Router entry is your router’s IP address.
Write it down or copy it. You can then paste it straight into Safari’s address bar to open the router’s login page — no computer needed.
How to Find Your Router IP Address on Android
Android menus vary between Samsung, Xiaomi, Huawei, and Pixel phones, but the information is always under the Wi-Fi network details:
- Open Settings and tap Network & internet (or Connections on Samsung).
- Tap Wi-Fi and make sure you are connected to your home network.
- Tap the gear icon or the network name to open its details.
- Look for Gateway — that value is your router’s IP address.
On some phones you need to tap Advanced to expand the full details. If the gateway shows as 0.0.0.0 or is blank, disconnect and reconnect to the Wi-Fi, then check again — the phone sometimes fails to read it on a stale connection.
The Router Sticker Method (No Device Needed)
If you would rather not dig through settings, just look at the router itself. Most routers — including the ones e& and du install in UAE homes — carry a sticker on the bottom or back that lists the admin page address, the admin username and password, the default Wi-Fi name, and the Wi-Fi password. The admin address is printed as something like “Login: 192.168.1.1” or “http://192.168.1.1”. This is the fastest method of all, and it also gives you the login credentials you will need on the next step.
One caution: the sticker shows the factory default address. If someone previously changed the router’s LAN IP in the settings, the sticker address will no longer work, and you will need the device-based methods above to find the current one.
What to Do With the Router IP Address
Once you have the address, here is what it unlocks:
- Open the router’s settings page. Type the address into a browser’s address bar (not a search box) on any device connected to the router. You will land on the router’s login page.
- Log in as administrator. Use the admin username and password from the sticker — this is different from your Wi-Fi password. If you get stuck here, see our guide on how to log in to a router.
- Change your Wi-Fi name or password. The most common reasons for opening the settings page. Our step-by-step on how to change your Wi-Fi network name picks up exactly where this guide leaves off.
- See connected devices. Most routers list every device currently on the network — useful for spotting an unknown device or checking whether the kids’ tablets are online.
- Adjust advanced settings. Port forwarding, guest networks, parental controls, and firmware updates all live behind this address.
If you are starting from zero with a new box from your provider, our guide on how to set up a Wi-Fi router covers the full first-time configuration, with this address as step one.
Troubleshooting: When the Address Does Not Work
The browser shows an error page
The most common cause is typing the address into a search engine instead of the browser’s address bar — a Google search for “192.168.1.1” will never reach your router. Make sure the numbers go into the thin bar at the very top of the browser window. Also confirm the device is connected to the router’s own Wi-Fi or by cable; a phone on mobile data cannot reach a private address like 192.168.1.1.
The sticker address fails but devices show a different gateway
Trust the gateway value your device reports over the sticker. It means the router’s LAN address was changed at some point — possibly by the installing technician. Use the device-reported address from now on.
The gateway field is blank or 0.0.0.0
This usually means the device is not properly connected. Toggle Wi-Fi off and on, reconnect to your network, and check again. If it persists on every device, restart the router by unplugging it for 30 seconds and plugging it back in.
The page loads but the password is rejected
Re-check the sticker for lookalike characters (0 vs O, 1 vs l) and confirm Caps Lock is off. If the credentials were changed during installation and lost, your provider’s support can usually verify your account and reset them. As a final option, a factory reset restores the sticker credentials — see how to reset a Wi-Fi router before doing this, since a reset wipes all custom settings.
You have two routers or a mesh system
Mesh Wi-Fi systems and homes with a second access point have more than one private address in play. The gateway your device reports is the address of whichever unit is acting as the router — that is the one whose settings page you will reach. Manage satellite units through the manufacturer’s app instead.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is my router IP address the same as my public IP address?
No. The router IP (like 192.168.1.1) is a private address used only inside your home network to reach the router’s settings. Your public IP is the address your internet provider assigns to your connection, visible to websites you visit. You cannot reach your router’s settings page with the public address from inside your home network.
Does every router use 192.168.1.1?
No, though it is the most common. Many use 192.168.0.1, some fibre units use 192.168.100.1, and a few use 10.0.0.1 or a custom address set during installation. That is exactly why checking the gateway on your device — rather than guessing — is the reliable method.
Can I find my router IP address without being connected to the router?
The sticker method works without any connection, since the default address is printed on the router. But to open the settings page or verify a changed address, your device must be connected to the router — by Wi-Fi or cable. Private addresses like 192.168.1.1 only exist inside your own network and are unreachable from outside it.
Why does my router IP address start with 192.168?
Addresses beginning with 192.168 (and 10.x.x.x, and 172.16.x.x–172.31.x.x) are reserved specifically for private networks by internet standards. Every home router in the world picks from these ranges, which is why your neighbour’s router can use the same 192.168.1.1 without any conflict — the addresses never leave their own networks.
Should I ever change my router’s IP address?
For most households, no. The default works fine. Changing it is only useful in specific situations, like avoiding an address conflict when connecting two routers together or matching a particular office network scheme. If you change it and forget the new value, the device gateway methods above will still reveal it.
Is it safe to share my router IP address with someone?
The private address itself (192.168.1.1 and similar) is harmless to share — millions of homes use the identical number, and it is unreachable from the internet. What you must never share are your router’s admin username and password, or your Wi-Fi password. Those are the keys; the address is just the door’s location.
The gateway shows an IPv6 address instead — what do I do?
Some newer setups report the gateway in IPv6 format. Look for an IPv4 gateway entry on the same details screen — most devices show both — or use the address printed on the router sticker, which is virtually always IPv4.
The Bottom Line
Finding your router IP address takes under a minute: check the sticker on the router, or look at the gateway/router field in your device’s Wi-Fi details on Windows, Mac, iPhone, or Android. In most UAE homes it will be 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1. Type it into a browser’s address bar while connected to the router, log in with the admin credentials, and you have full access to your network’s settings — from renaming the Wi-Fi to checking connected devices. Keep the address written down somewhere handy; you will reach for it every time your home network needs attention.
Last Updated: 8 October 2026
About the author: Zaviyar Sultan is a UAE-focused writer at Paxi, covering driving, visas, banking, insurance and everyday UAE life. His guides are researched from official UAE government and regulator sources and updated regularly.
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