What this page covers
Stay connected to the intended SSID and distinguish Router, IP Address, Subnet Mask and DNS.
Step-by-step workflow
- Open Settings and Wi-Fi.
- Tap the connected network’s information button.
- Read Router and IPv4/IPv6 fields.
- Use the Router value only while connected to that network.
Decision table
| Check | What it tells you | Safe next action |
|---|---|---|
| Exact scope | The page is limited to the named model, platform or provider | Match the current official source |
| UI or firmware | Menus and behavior can change | Check the exact version or revision |
| Unknown detail | No safe universal claim is made | Use the official support path |
Limits and verification
Cellular data, VPNs and private Wi-Fi addresses do not change the principle: the router field belongs to the connected Wi-Fi network.
Official sources
- Apple — Recommended Wi-Fi settings (iPhone Wi-Fi and privacy context)
Related Router Portal guides
Find the current gateway · Router login troubleshooting
Keep in mind: Firmware, operating-system menus, ISP policies and regional radio rules can change. Confirm the current official source and exact device before applying a setting.
Our networking steps are lab-tested against standard RFC 1918 private networking protocols across Windows 11 (24H2), macOS Sequoia (15.1), iOS 18, and Android 15. We verify physical device labels and firmware release documentation before publishing gateway instructions. Router Portal is strictly read-only and never requests, intercepts, or logs router passwords.