What this page covers
Select the adapter currently connected to the router you are authorised to manage.
Step-by-step workflow
- Open Network & Internet settings.
- Open the connected adapter properties or Network and Sharing Center.
- Run ipconfig /all when the UI is unclear.
- Use the Default Gateway field, not the device’s own IPv4 address.
Decision table
| Check | What it tells you | Safe next action |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and Ethernet both active | Each interface can have a different path | Use the intended adapter |
| VPN active | The route may be captured | Compare with authorised VPN off |
| Gateway absent | DHCP/static profile needs review | Check connection settings |
Limits and verification
Do not use a popular IP list as proof. Record the Windows version because navigation differs from Windows 11.
Official sources
- Microsoft — Essential network settings and tasks (Windows network fields and commands)
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.