The most common router addresses

192.168.1.1

The most common default: many Netgear, ASUS and Linksys routers, Spectrum and Verizon Fios routers.

192.168.0.1

Common on TP-Link, D-Link and Tenda routers and on Cox Panoramic gateways.

10.0.0.1

The admin address of Xfinity (Comcast) gateways.

192.168.1.254

Used by AT&T fiber and DSL gateways, among others.

192.168.2.1

Used by older Belkin routers and some other brands.

192.168.178.1

The default for every AVM FRITZ!Box router.

192.168.l.l

A common typo with the letter L instead of 1. Not a valid IP address.

The three private address ranges

RFC 1918 reserves three blocks of IPv4 addresses for private networks so they never collide with addresses on the public internet:

  • 10.0.0.0 to 10.255.255.255 (about 16.7 million addresses). Used by large organizations, and by some home gateways such as Xfinity's.
  • 172.16.0.0 to 172.31.255.255 (about 1 million addresses). Common in business networks and virtual machines, rare as a home router default.
  • 192.168.0.0 to 192.168.255.255 (about 65,000 addresses). The range most home routers use.

A home network typically uses one small slice of these, such as 192.168.1.0 to 192.168.1.255. The router takes one address in that slice for itself (often the first or the last usable one) and hands out the rest to your phones, laptops and TVs through DHCP. When your phone shows an address like 192.168.1.42, the router is almost certainly at 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.1.254 on the same network.

Web addresses instead of numbers

Many manufacturers answer a friendly name from inside your network, so you can skip the IP entirely. The common ones:

  • tplinkwifi.net: TP-Link
  • routerlogin.net: Netgear (Orbi also answers orbilogin.com)
  • router.asus.com: ASUS
  • myfiosgateway.com: Verizon Fios Router
  • tendawifi.com: Tenda
  • fritz.box: AVM FRITZ!Box

These only work while you are connected to that router, because the router itself answers the name. If one does not load, use the numeric address; it works regardless of DNS.

If none of these addresses work

Confirm you are actually on the router's network (not mobile data, a guest network or a VPN), then look up the default gateway on your device as described in the FAQ below. If the gateway address is correct but still will not load, see can't access your router for the full checklist.

Frequently asked questions

Why do routers use so many different IP addresses?

Any address in the private ranges (10.x.x.x, 172.16.x.x to 172.31.x.x, and 192.168.x.x) can be used inside a home network, and each manufacturer or ISP picks its own default. Netgear and many others chose 192.168.1.1, TP-Link and D-Link often 192.168.0.1, Xfinity 10.0.0.1, AT&T 192.168.1.254, AVM 192.168.178.1. There is no single standard. Inside your own network the router uses just one, and you can look it up as the default gateway.

How do I find my router's IP address?

Four quick ways. (1) The label on the router. (2) Windows: open Command Prompt, run ipconfig and read "Default Gateway". (3) Mac: in Terminal, run route -n get default and read the "gateway" line, or check the Wi-Fi details in System Settings. (4) iPhone: Settings → Wi-Fi → tap the info icon next to your network → Router. On Android, open the connected Wi-Fi network's details; the label varies by phone maker.

Can I change my router's IP address?

Yes, from the admin page, usually under LAN, Network or LAN Setup. It is useful when two routers in the same home both default to the same address, or when a VPN uses the same range as your home network. Changing it also changes the range handed out to your devices, so reserved addresses and port forwards need to be updated, and you will log in at the new address afterward. Some ISP gateways do not allow this change.

What is the difference between a public and a private IP address?

A private IP identifies a device inside your home network, such as 192.168.1.1 for the router or 192.168.1.42 for a laptop. It only works locally. A public IP is the address your internet provider assigns to your connection, which websites see. Many home connections get a dynamic public IP that can change over time. Some providers, particularly 5G and fixed wireless services, share one public IPv4 address among many customers; see what is CGNAT.

What is 192.168.100.1?

On cable internet, 192.168.100.1 is often the address of the cable modem's own status page (for example Arris SURFboard and Motorola modems), separate from your Wi-Fi router. It shows signal levels and event logs, which are handy when troubleshooting outages. Some fiber ONTs also use it. It is not where you change Wi-Fi settings.