To log in to your router, type its default gateway address, most often 192.168.1.1, 192.168.0.1 or 10.0.0.1, into your browser's address bar while connected to its network, then sign in with the admin credentials printed on the router's label. If none of those work, a single command on your computer or a few taps on your phone will reveal the exact address.
What a router IP address is
Your home router has two IP addresses. On the internet side it has a public IP address assigned by your internet service provider, which is the address websites see when you visit them. On the inside it has a private IP address that every device on your Wi‑Fi or wired network uses as its default gateway: the place to send any traffic that is not meant for another device on the local network.
That private, inside address is the one you use to reach the router's web-based admin page. It almost always falls inside one of the private ranges reserved by RFC 1918: 10.0.0.0/8, 172.16.0.0/12 or 192.168.0.0/16. Because these ranges are not routed on the public internet, millions of households can use 192.168.1.1 at the same time without any conflict. Our guide to public vs private IP addresses explains how the two sides fit together through NAT.
Common default router addresses
Manufacturers and ISPs pick their own defaults, and the same brand can use different addresses on different models or firmware versions. The table below lists addresses you are likely to meet and who commonly uses them. Treat it as a starting point rather than a guarantee: the label on your router, or the steps in the next section, will give you the definitive answer.
| Address | Commonly used by |
|---|---|
192.168.1.1 | Linksys, many TP-Link and Netgear models, older ASUS models and a large number of ISP-supplied routers |
192.168.0.1 | D-Link, Tenda, many TP-Link and Netgear models, some cable gateways |
10.0.0.1 | Xfinity (Comcast) gateways and various other ISP-supplied routers |
192.168.1.254 | BT Hubs in the UK, AT&T gateways in the US, and some Technicolor/Thomson routers |
192.168.100.1 | Cable modems (for example Arris/SURFboard and Netgear cable models) for their status page, separate from the router |
192.168.2.1 | Belkin routers and Deutsche Telekom Speedport routers |
192.168.178.1 | AVM FRITZ!Box routers (also reachable at fritz.box) |
192.168.50.1 | Many newer ASUS routers |
192.168.86.1 | Google Wifi and Google Nest Wifi |
192.168.68.1 | TP-Link Deco mesh systems |
192.168.8.1 | Huawei mobile broadband routers and GL.iNet travel routers |
10.0.1.1 | Apple AirPort base stations (now discontinued) |
Many brands also offer a friendly hostname that works only from inside the network, such as routerlogin.net (Netgear), tplinkwifi.net (TP-Link), router.asus.com (ASUS) and myrouter.local (Linksys). Some mesh systems, including Google and Eero, are managed mainly through a phone app instead of a browser.
192.168.l.l (with the letter L) and 192.168.o.1 (with the letter O) are common typos. IP addresses contain only digits and dots, so these will send you to a search engine instead of your router.How to find your default gateway
The fastest way to stop guessing is to ask your device which gateway it is using. Make sure you are connected to the router's network (not mobile data or a VPN) first.
Windows
Open Command Prompt or PowerShell and run:
ipconfigLook under your active adapter (usually "Wireless LAN adapter Wi-Fi" or "Ethernet adapter") for the Default Gateway line. You can also find it in Settings > Network & internet > Wi‑Fi or Ethernet > Hardware properties.
macOS
In Terminal, run:
route -n get defaultThe gateway: line shows the router's address. Without the Terminal, open System Settings > Wi‑Fi (or Network), click Details next to the connected network, choose TCP/IP and read the Router field.
Linux
Run:
ip routeThe first line usually reads something like default via 192.168.1.1 dev wlan0; the address after via is your gateway.
iPhone and iPad
Go to Settings > Wi‑Fi, tap the (i) button next to the connected network and look for the Router entry.
Android
Go to Settings > Network & internet > Internet (or Wi‑Fi), tap the gear icon next to the connected network and look for Gateway or Router. Menu names vary between manufacturers, and on some phones the value sits under an "Advanced" or "IP settings" section.
For step-by-step instructions on finding your own device's addresses, see how to find your IP address on any device.
How to log in to the router
- Type the gateway address into the browser's address bar, for example
http://192.168.1.1. Do not type it into a search box. - If the browser warns about the connection not being private, that is expected on routers that use a self-signed certificate. Continue only if you are sure you typed your own gateway address.
- Enter the admin username and password. Many modern routers print a unique password on a sticker on the base or back. Older models often shipped with shared defaults such as
admin/adminoradmin/password, which you should change immediately. - If you changed the password and have forgotten it, the only way back in is usually a factory reset (see below).
When the login page will not load
- Check the address. Confirm it matches your default gateway and contains no letters, spaces, commas or
www. - Try plain HTTP or HTTPS. Some routers only answer on
http://, others redirect tohttps://. Try both explicitly. - Disconnect from VPNs and mobile data. A VPN can route the request away from your local network, and a phone on mobile data is not on the router's network at all.
- Leave the guest network. Guest Wi‑Fi is usually isolated from the admin interface by design. Connect to the main network or plug in an Ethernet cable.
- Use a different browser or a private window. Cached redirects, extensions and secure-DNS settings occasionally interfere with local addresses.
- Look for a second router. If you have both an ISP modem-router and your own router or mesh system, your gateway is the inner device. The ISP box may sit on a different subnet, such as
192.168.0.1while your mesh uses192.168.68.1. This setup, known as double NAT, also causes problems with gaming and port forwarding. - Test reachability. Run
ping 192.168.1.1(substituting your gateway). If there is no reply, the problem is the connection to the router rather than the web page. - Restart the router. Unplug it for about 30 seconds, plug it back in and wait for the lights to settle.
- Factory reset as a last resort. Holding the recessed reset button for around 10–30 seconds (check your manual) restores the default address and password, but it also erases your Wi‑Fi name, password and every other setting.
192.168.1.1/24) into the Subnet Calculator to see the full host range.Securing your router after you log in
The router is the front door of your home network, so a few minutes in the admin panel pays off.
- Change the admin password. Use a long, unique password that is different from your Wi‑Fi password. Anyone on your network can otherwise try the factory default.
- Update the firmware. Look for a firmware or system update section and enable automatic updates if available. Firmware updates fix security vulnerabilities that attackers actively scan for.
- Disable WPS. Wi‑Fi Protected Setup, particularly its PIN method, has well-known weaknesses that allow the PIN to be brute-forced.
- Turn off remote administration. Unless you truly need to manage the router from outside your home, make sure the admin interface is not reachable from the internet (often labelled "remote management" or "WAN access").
- Use strong Wi‑Fi encryption. Choose WPA3 or WPA2/WPA3 mixed mode if your devices support it, otherwise WPA2 with AES. Avoid WEP and WPA (TKIP).
- Review UPnP and port forwards. UPnP lets devices open ports automatically. Turn it off if you do not need it, and remove forwarding rules you no longer use.
- Replace unsupported hardware. Once a manufacturer stops issuing firmware updates for a model, newly discovered flaws will never be fixed.
Frequently asked questions
Is 192.168.1.1 my IP address?
No. 192.168.1.1 is typically the router's own private address. Your device has its own private address on the same network (such as 192.168.1.23), and your whole household shares one public IP address, which you can see on the WhatsMyIPNumber home page.
Can someone on the internet reach my router at 192.168.1.1?
Not through that address. Private addresses are not routed on the public internet. The admin page can only be exposed externally through your public IP if remote management is enabled, which is why you should keep it off.
Can I change my router's IP address?
Yes. Most routers let you change the LAN IP in their network or DHCP settings. This is sometimes necessary when two routers use the same subnet. After changing it, reconnect your devices and use the new address to log in.
Why does my router address start with 10 instead of 192.168?
Both are private ranges and work the same way. Some ISPs and manufacturers simply prefer the 10.0.0.0/8 range, which offers far more addresses than 192.168.0.0/16.