What this page covers
Use the connected Wi-Fi or Ethernet adapter, not a disconnected VPN or virtual interface.
Step-by-step workflow
- Open Settings and select Network & internet.
- Open the connected Wi-Fi or Ethernet properties.
- Find IPv4 Default gateway, or run ipconfig in Command Prompt.
- Use the value from the active adapter when opening the local router page.
Decision table
| Check | What it tells you | Safe next action |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple adapters | VPN/virtual routes can confuse the result | Match the connected interface |
| No gateway | DHCP or network path may be missing | Diagnose connection first |
| 169.254 address | Normal DHCP lease may be absent | Check router/DHCP |
Limits and verification
The gateway is network-assigned and may not be 192.168.1.1. Windows menu labels can change with updates.
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.