Which command on Windows will allow you to verify your IP address subnet mask default gateway and MAC address?

Checking the router’s IP Address is the first step in accessing your router's web-based setup page.  This will also determine if your router and computer are communicating with each other.

 NOTE:  Make sure your computer is connected wired or wirelessly to your router.

 This article will guide you on how to check your router’s IP Address using a computer with Windows operating systems.

 
Windows® 10

 There are two (2) ways to check the IP Address of your router on your Windows 10 computer.  Click on the links below to know how:

 Command Prompt

Step 1:
Right-click the Start button then select Command Prompt.

Step 2:
On the Command Prompt window, enter “ipconfig” and press the [Enter].

The numbers indicated on the Default Gateway section is your router’s IP Address.

 
If you want to access the router's web-based setup page, enter the default gateway number in the URL or Address bar of your web browser.
 
Network Connections

Step 1: 
Right-click the Network Connection icon in the lower right corner then select Open Network and Sharing Center.
 
NOTE:  A wired network connection shows this  icon while a wireless network connection shows this  icon.

 Step 2:
Look for Connections and click on the network name.

QUICK TIP:  The network name will depend on what you’ve set for your network.

 Step 3:
Click the Details... button and look for the IPv4 Default Gateway on the Network Connection Details window.

The numbers indicated on the IPv4 Default Gateway section is your router’s IP Address.

 
If you want to access the router's web-based setup page, enter the default gateway number in the URL or Address bar of your web browser.

 Windows

Step 1:
Press the Windows 

Step 2:
Click Command Prompt.

Step 3:
On the Command Prompt window, enter “ipconfig” and press the [Enter].

 
The numbers indicated on the Default Gateway section is your router’s IP Address.

 
If you want to access the router's web-based setup page, enter the default gateway number in the URL or Address bar of your web browser.
 
Network Connections

Step 1: 
Press the Windows 

NOTE:  A wired network connection shows this 

Step 2:
Look for Connections and click on the network name.

 NOTE:  In this example, Fancy Puppy is the wireless network name (SSID).

Step 3:
Click the Details… button and look for the IPv4 Default Gateway on the Network Connection Details window.

 
The numbers indicated on the IPv4 Default Gateway section is your router’s IP Address.

 
If you want to access the router's web-based setup page, enter the default gateway number in the URL or Address bar of your web browser.
 
Windows® 7 / Vista®
 
There are two (2) ways to get the IP Address of your router on your Windows 7/ Vista computer.  Click on the links below to know how:Command Prompt
Network Connections

 Command Prompt

Step 1:
On your keyboard, press and hold the Windows 

 Step 2: 
On the Open field, enter “cmd” and press OK.

Step 3: 
On the Command Prompt window, enter “ipconfig” and press the [Enter].

 
The numbers indicated on the Default Gateway section is your router’s IP Address.

 
If you want to access the router's web-based setup page, enter the default gateway number in the URL or Address bar of your web browser.
 
Network Connections

Step 1:
Click the Network icon and click Open Network and Sharing Center.

Step 2:
Look for Connections and click on the network name.

 Step 3:
Click the Details… button and look for the IPv4 Default Gateway on the Network Connection Details.

 
The numbers indicated on the Default Gateway section is your router’s IP Address.

 
If you want to access the router's web-based setup page, enter the default gateway number in the URL or Address bar of your web browser.

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