How to Find Your Default Gateway IP Address in Windows
The default gateway IP address is stored in the Windows network settings, and it shouldn’t take more than a few minutes to locate it.
How to Find Your Default Gateway IP Address Via IPCONFIG
The ipconfig command is a quick way to find the default gateway IP address. Use this method if you’re experienced working with commands in Windows. Here’s an example result where the default gateway for the Ethernet connection is listed as 192.168.202.2.
If this is too much information, enter ipconfig | findstr “Default Gateway” and select Enter . This trims down the data that’s returned in the Command Prompt window. However, this method is only helpful if you have one active connection since multiple connections would show the default gateways with no more context on what connection they apply to.
How to Find Your Default Gateway on a Mac or Linux PC
On macOS, there are two ways to find the default gateway: through a graphical program and using the command line. The easiest way is through System Preferences. Select Network, choose the network connection you’re using, then choose Advanced. Select the TCP/IP tab and locate the IP address next to Router. Another way is to use the netstat command. Open a terminal, type this, and then select Enter: To display the default gateway IP on most Linux-based computers, enter this in a terminal window:
How to Locate the Default Gateway on iPhone or Android
The easiest way to locate the default gateway on an iOS or Android phone or tablet, is to use the What’s My Router IP? website. It probes the network for the default gateway from a web browser, so it works on desktop computers, too. Go to the website and look for your router’s local (private) IP. This isn’t the best way to find the default gateway but it works quickly and usually returns the correct IP address. However, if the IP address it shows is incorrect, the “right” method is to use the networking settings built-in to the device. On an iPhone or iPad, go to Settings > Wi-Fi and tap the small (i) next to the network you’re connected to. Next to Router is the default gateway. Directions for Android depends on the version. See TuneComp’s website for specific details, or try these general steps: swipe down from the top of the screen and press-and-hold the Wi-Fi icon, tap the settings icon next to the network, go to Advanced, and then read the address next to Gateway.
Use Default IP Address Assigned by Router Maker
Unless you’ve changed the router’s IP address, or your computer connects directly to a modem to access the internet, the default gateway IP address used by your computer and other devices will never change. If you can’t locate the default gateway, use the default IP address assigned by your router maker, which probably hasn’t changed. Check out our updated Linksys default password list, D-Link default password list, Cisco default password list, and NETGEAR default password list to find the default password for your router.
