What this page covers
Use System Settings or the route command for the active connection.
Step-by-step workflow
- Open System Settings and choose the connected Wi-Fi or Ethernet service.
- Open Details and locate TCP/IP or Router information.
- Compare with the default route in Terminal if needed.
- Open the local address only from the matching authorised network.
Decision table
| Check | What it tells you | Safe next action |
|---|---|---|
| Router field present | This is the local gateway | Use it for local access |
| VPN changes route | A different interface may be active | Compare routes carefully |
| No router value | Network may be isolated or incomplete | Check DHCP/link status |
Limits and verification
macOS labels differ by release. Private Wi-Fi address settings are separate from the router field.
Official sources
- Apple — Connect Mac to the Internet (Mac network settings)
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.