Finding Router IP Address on Windows:

1. Command Prompt Method:
   • Press Win + R to open the Run dialog box.
   • Type cmd and press Enter to open the Command Prompt.
   • In the Command Prompt window, type ipconfig and press Enter.
   • Look for the “Default Gateway” entry, the IP address listed next to it is your router’s IP address.
2. Network and Sharing Center Method:
   • Right-click on the network icon of the system tray and select “Open Network & Internet settings“.
   • Click on “Change adapter options“.
   • Right-click on the active network connection, select “Status“, and then click on “Details“.
   • Find the “IPv4 Default Gateway” entry to identify the router’s IP address.

Finding Router IP Address on macOS:

1. Network Preferences Method:
   
   • Click on the Apple logo in the top-left corner and select “System Preferences“.
   • Choose “Network“.
   • Select the active network connection on the left (Wi-Fi or Ethernet).
   • Click on “Advanced” and navigate to the “TCP/IP” tab to find the router’s IP address listed as the “Router“.
2. Terminal Method:
   • Open the Terminal from the Application > Utilities folder.
   • Type the command netstat -nr | grep default and press Enter.
   • The IP address next to “default” under the “Gateway” column is your router’s IP address.

Tips:

• Router Label:
  • Check the physical router for ta label indicating the default gateway or router IP. This information is often labeled on the device.
• Router Administration Page:
  • Enter the router’s IP address in a web browser that can access the router’s administration page. Refer to the router’s manual or documentation for login credentials.
• Third-Party Applications:
  • On both Windows and macOS, various thrid-party applications are available that can quickly retrieve network information, including the router’s IP address.