Every Wi-Fi user needs an IP address (Internet Protocol) to access the admin control interface of the router. If you don’t know the IP address of your router, just follow the easy process to find your Wi-Fi router IP on the windows. The procedure is almost same for Windows 7 & Windows 10.
How to Find the IP Address of Wireless Router on Windows 7
- Step 1) Open Run Prompt (Shortcut key to open Run, Press Windows+R key)
- Step 2) Now paste the windows command on
control /name Microsoft.NetworkAndSharingCenter
RUN box and press the Enter key to open Network and Sharing Center.
- Step 3) Now click on Change Adapter Settings and select the connection which is currently active. (An inactive connection is usually marked with red X)
- Step 4) When you will select the active connection, a box will appear on the new window named “Wireless Network Connection Status“.
- Step 5) Now click on the Details option, your router’s IP address will display in the IPv4 Default Gateway line.
As you can see in my case, the router IP address is 192.168.1.1 or you can use popular companies default router username and password to access a router.
How to Find the IP Address of Wireless Router on Windows 10
- Step 1) Open Run Prompt (Shortcut key to open Run, Press Windows+R key)
- Step 2) Now paste the windows command on
control /name Microsoft.NetworkAndSharingCenter
RUN box and press the Enter key to open Network and Sharing Center. (You can manually open the Network and Sharing Center option through the control panel) - Step 3) Now click on Change Adapter Settings and select the WiFi connection which is currently active. (An inactive connection is usually marked with red X)
- Step 4) Now Right-click on the active connection and select on status option. A box will appear on the new window named “Wireless Network Connection Status“.
- Step 5) Now click on the Details option, your router’s IP address is displayed in the IPv4 Default Gateway line.
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