If you truly wish to successfully troubleshoot your network (Home or Business Network), the first step for you is to find out the IP address of the default gateway (usually a router). The moment you find out the default gateway of your router, you can gain access to your router’s web-based management. In most cases, the default gateway is a private IP address that is assigned to the router, and with the help of this IP, the router is communicating with the other devices on the home or business network. So it does not matter whether you are on the home or Business Network, in this article you are going to learn how to find your default gateway IP address.
Note: this article is performed on the home and small business networks. Enterprise businesses have network hubs, that is entirely another case.
Note 2: Whenever you are purchasing a router, the default gateway of the router alongside the user and password to log in on the web-based management of the router is written on the back.
However, if you don’t have access to your router, simply follow the following steps based on your open system to find the default gateway of your router.
Find Your Default Gateway IP Address in Windows
Most people around the globe, are using Windows as their main operating system, it does not matter whether it is windows at 10 or 11.
It is not going to take a lot of time to find the default gateway IP address in windows, because it is stored in windows network settings.
Press windows plus R on the keyboard to open the run dialog box, and then type their control and press enter.
Open Control Panel
The moment the control panel has been opened, make sure the view of the control panel is viewed by category. Then Click on network and Internet.
Open Network and Internet
Choose network and sharing center.
Open Network and Sharing Center
Click on the Change Adapter Settings.
Change Adapter Settings
If you are using the Internet through the Ethernet cable, the wired connection is known as Wired Connection in Windows. However, if you are using the Internet connection as wireless then it is labeled as Wi-Fi. Choose one of them right-click on it and choose Status.
Show Network Status
The moment the network status is opened, click on details. On the next page, you will see your router’s full information, among them you will also find the default gateway IP address.
Find Default Getaway IP Address
Find Your Default Gateway IP Address using IPCONFIG
Perhaps the quickest method to find your default gateway IP address in Windows is the IPconfig.
Open CMD and simply type IPconfig and press enter. You’ll find out the default gateway IP address of your router.
Find Router Default Gateway IP Address
In any case, if typing IPconfig is showing a lot of information, then you have to simply type the following command to only show the default gateway of your router.
ipconfig | findstr "Default Gateway"Note: This method is only helpful when you are connected to a single network. However, if you’re connected to multiple networks then at that time it is going to show all of them, that time it will create confusion for you.
Show Default Gateway
Conclusion:
This is How you can easily Find your default gateway IP address in Windows 11, 10, and 8. If you have any questions regarding finding your default gateway IP address in windows 11 let me know in the comments section.
Knowing the IP address of the default gateway (usually a router) on a home or business network is important information to successfully troubleshoot a network problem or gain access to the router’s web-based management. In most cases, the default gateway IP address is the private IP address assigned to the router. This is the address that the router uses to communicate with a local home network.
Instructions in this article apply to Windows 10 through Windows XP. There are also directions for macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS.
How to Find Your Default Gateway IP Address in Windows
The default gateway IP address is stored in the Windows network settings, and it shouldn’t take more than a few minutes to locate it.
These instructions find the default gateway IP address on wired and wireless home and small business networks. Larger networks, with more than a single router and simple network hubs, may have more than one gateway and more complicated routing.
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Open Control Panel, accessible from the Start menu in most versions of Windows.
To shorten this process on Windows 10 or 8.1, select WIN+X to open the Power User menu, and select Network Connections. Then, skip to Step 4 (Windows 10) or Step 5 (Windows 8).
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Select Network and Internet. In Windows XP, select Network and Internet Connections.
If the Control Panel view is set to Large icons, Small icons, or Classic View, select Network and Sharing Center, then go to Step 4. In Windows XP, select Network Connections and skip to Step 5.
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In the Network and Internet window, select Network and Sharing Center. In Windows XP, select Network Connections and skip to Step 5.
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Select Change adapter options. In Windows 8 and 7, choose Change adapter settings. In Windows Vista, select Manage network connections.
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Locate the network connection for the default gateway IP. On most Windows computers, a wired network connection is labeled as Ethernet or Local Area Connection, a wireless network connection is labeled as Wi-Fi or Wireless Network Connection.
Windows can connect to multiple networks at the same time, so there may be several connections. If the network connection is working, exclude any connection that is not connected or disabled. To determine which connection to use, go to Details view and note the information in the Connectivity column.
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Double-click the network connection to open a status dialog box.
If Properties, Devices and Printers, another window, or a notification appears, the network connection does not have a status, meaning it’s not connected to a network or the internet. Go to Step 5 and look for a different connection.
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Select Details. In Windows XP, go to the Support tab, then select Details.
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In the Property column, locate IPv4 Default Gateway, IPv6 Default Gateway, or Default Gateway, depending on the network type.
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The default gateway IP address being used by Windows appears in the Value column.
If no IP address is listed, the connection you chose in Step 5 may not be the one Windows is using to connect to the internet. Go back to Step 5 and choose another connection.
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Make a note of the IP address. You can now use it to troubleshoot a connection problem, to access the router, or perform other tasks.
How to Find Your Default Gateway IP Address Via IPCONFIG
The ipconfig command is a quick way to find the default gateway IP address. Use this method if you’re experienced working with commands in Windows.
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Open Command Prompt.
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Enter ipconfig and select Enter.
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Go to the Default Gateway entry to find the IP address.
Here’s an example result where the default gateway for the Ethernet connection is listed as 192.168.86.1.
Ethernet adapter Ethernet:Connection-specific DNS Suffix . : lanIPv4 Address. . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.86.240Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.86.1
If this is too much information, enter ipconfig | findstr «Default Gateway» and select Enter. This trims down the data that’s returned in Command Prompt. However, this method is only helpful if you have one active connection, since multiple connections would show the default gateways with no more context on what connection they apply to.
How to Find Your Default Gateway on a Mac or Linux PC
On macOS, there are two ways to find the default gateway: through a graphical program and using the command line.
The easiest way is through System Preferences. Select Network, choose the network connection you’re using, then choose Advanced. Select the TCP/IP tab and locate the IP address next to Router.
Another way is to use the netstat command. Open a terminal, type this, and then select Enter:
netstat -nr | grep default
To display the default gateway IP on most Linux-based computers, enter this in a terminal window:
ip route | grep default
How to Locate the Default Gateway on iPhone or Android
On an iPhone or iPad, go to Settings > Wi-Fi and tap the small (i) next to the network you’re connected to. Next to Router is the default gateway.
Directions for Android depends on the version. See TuneComp’s website for specific details, or try these general steps: swipe down from the top of the screen and press-and-hold Internet, or the Wi-Fi icon. Then, tap the settings icon next to the network and read the address next to Gateway (you might need to open an Advanced menu on some devices).
Use Default IP Address Assigned by Router Maker
Unless you’ve changed the router’s IP address, or your computer connects directly to a modem to access the internet, the default gateway IP address used by your computer and other devices will never change.
If you can’t locate the default gateway, use the default IP address assigned by your router maker, which probably hasn’t changed. Check out our updated Linksys default password list, D-Link default password list, Cisco default password list, and NETGEAR default password list to find the default password for your router.
FAQ
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To change your IP address in Windows, go to Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center > Change adapter options > Wi-Fi > Properties > Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). On a Mac, go to System Preferences > Network, choose a network, and select Advanced. Then, go to the TCP/IP tab and select Manually.
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To hide your IP address from websites, use a virtual private network (VPN). A VPN allows you to choose an IP address in another country. That way, you can access content blocked in certain regions, and no one can trace your internet history.
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How to Find Your Default Gateway
Finding Your Default Gateway on Windows
Step 1: Open “Command Prompt”
If you are using a Windows-based computer, you simply need to access a Command Prompt to find out what the Default Gateway is. To access a Command Prompt, click on the Start menu button and search for CMD. Click to open.
If you are having a difficult time locating the Command Prompt using the start menu you can press the Windows Key on your keyboard while also pressing the R key. This will bring up the Run Menu. Now you can simply type CMD and click OK.
After opening the Command Prompt you should see a small black window like the one below.
Step 2: Open “ipconfig”
In the Command Prompt window, type ipconfig and press Enter/Return on your keyboard. You will see a lot of information generated in this window. If you scroll up you should see “Default Gateway” with the device’s IP address listed to the right of it.
Finding Your Default Gateway on Mac OS
Step 1: Access System Preferences
First, click the Apple icon in the top left corner and select System Settings.
Step 2: Find Your Current Connection and IP Information
Click Wi-Fi or Network and find your current connection, then click Details…
Your default gateway will appear next to Router. See image below.
Note: An IP Address is the internal address of the computer you are on.
Finding Your Default Gateway on Linux
Open a terminal session and use the command: ip route | grep default
The result should look something similar to this:
default via 192.168.0.1 dev wlp58s0 proto dhcp metric 600
Accessing Your Router On Any Operating System
Once you have located the Default Gateway IP address on your Operating System of choice, open any web browser and input the IP address into the Address Bar and press Enter/Return on your keyboard.
A box should appear prompting you to enter the router’s username and password. This information can sometimes be found on your router, or in your information guide.
If you can’t find it on either, you can search the Internet by typing your router’s make and model and “Default Administrator Password” into any search engine. This will only work if you have not changed the password on your router. If you have changed the default password and forget it, you will need to reset your router.
IP Address of a Default Gateway?
What is a Default Gateway?
In short: it’s the connection to the Internet for all devices in your network. At home, or small offices, this is typically your modem/router.
Wiki – A default gateway, is the node in a computer network, using the Internet protocol suite that serves as the forwarding host (router) to other networks when no other route specification matches the destination IP address of a packet. (more details in this Lifewire article)
There are several reasons why you’d want to know the IP address of your default gateway.
The most common reason is probably so you can access the modem or router and do some verifications or configurations.
But the default gateway can also be instrumental in fixing problems in your network, as it is the “center” of your (small) network.
For my project, I’m actually researching if I can reliably identify a network based on the MAC address of the Default gateway. Once I know the IP address, I can retrieve the MAC address, for example with arp <ip address> .
Find the IP Address of your Default Gateway
In the next few paragraphs, I’ll describe how to get the IP address of your default gateway for several platforms.
Since most users that are willing to go this deep into their OS, I’ll start with the command line (Shell/Terminal/DOS) method, if available, followed by the graphical method.
Tip: You can try this website WhatsMyRouterIP.com. They will do a good attempt to determine the IP address of your router, which commonly is also your Default Gateway. Depending on the complexity of your Internet connection though, this may produce the wrong result though.
Windows
Command Prompt
When in DOS (Shell, Command Prompt, etc), you’ll end up using the ipconfig command to determine the IP address of the Default Gateway.
Open a Command Prompt (PowerShell works just as well), type “ipconfig”, and press Enter. You’ll see something like this.
Since this is my laptop, I have an Ethernet and a WiFi connection available – both using the same default gateway.
It can happen of course, in a situation like this, that Ethernet and WiFi use a different default gateway IP address. At most homes and small offices though this is not very likely (but not impossible).
Windows Command Prompt – ipconfig
Tip: you can use the “findstr” function to just get the line(s) with Default Gateway in to like so: ipconfig | findstr "Default Gateway" .
Graphical User Interface
Finding the Default Gateway through clicking buttons and opening windows, very much depends on the Windows version you’d using.
In short, for Windows 10 and 11: You want to go to the Control Panel Network and Internet Network and Sharing Center …
Other Windows versions work in a similar fashion, with possible some minor differences in nomenclature.
Tip: Under Windows 10/11, you can use a shortcut by pressing + R , type ncpa.cpl and press ENTER.
Windows Graphical User Interface
Linux
Terminal
For Linux terminal commands we can use several tools to determine the IP Address of the default gateway.
Caution: ifconfig, netstat, route and arp are considered deprecated
From what I could find online, some of the very common network tools, like ifconfig, netstat, route and arp, have been considered deprecated for quite a long time already (several decades!) in favor of tools like ip and iproute2. Reference: ifconfig wiki page.
However, these “older” tools are still actively being used and developed.
For some Linux distros this means that these tools may or may not be available on your system, and if you really want to use them, you may have to install them manually.
Some distro’s, for example Arch-Linux variants, refer to the core/net-tools as the package that contains these command line tools.
route
The “route” command can be used as shown below, where the column “Gateway” tells us what the IP address of the Default Gateway is (192.168.1.1):route -n or just route .
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Kernel IP routing table
Destination Gateway Genmask Flags Metric Ref Use Iface
0.0.0.0 192.168.1.1 0.0.0.0 UG 100 0 0 ens33
192.168.1.0 0.0.0.0 255.255.255.0 U 100 0 0 ens33
netstat
The “netstat” command can be used as such, where the column “Gateway” tells us what the IP address is (192.168.1.1): netstat -nr .
Notice the same output as “route” gave us?
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Kernel IP routing table
Destination Gateway Genmask Flags Metric Ref Use Iface
0.0.0.0 192.168.1.1 0.0.0.0 UG 100 0 0 ens33
192.168.1.0 0.0.0.0 255.255.255.0 U 100 0 0 ens33
ip
We can also use the “ip” command ip route show or short ip r , where the IP address of your default gateway appears in the first sentence, right after “default via“:
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default via 192.168.1.1 dev ens33 proto dhcp metric 100
192.168.1.0/24 dev eth1 proto kernel scope link src 192.168.1.100 metric 100
Graphical User Interface
Fortunately, or unfortunately, the Linux GUI and available tools can be very different per distro. My lack of experience with all these distros doesn’t make it any easier. So I’m skipping that …
macOS
Terminal
Some of the Linux Terminal/Shell commands work under macOS, showing some of its “Unix” roots, and still has the older network tools, but also comes with Apple specific tools.
Route
We can use the “route” command under macOS, but it seems to want different parameters to get some info: route -n get default .
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route to: default
destination: default
mask: default
gateway: 192.168.1.1
interface: en0
flags: <UP,GATEWAY,DONE,STATIC,PRCLONING,GLOBAL>
recvpipe sendpipe ssthresh rtt,msec rttvar hopcount mtu expire
0 0 0 0 0 0 1500 0
As you can see, the line “gateway” gives it away (note: the “-n” parameter is so we see an IP address instead of a network device name).
To make it limit to what we really want, use this: route -n get default | grep gateway .
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gateway: 192.168.1.1
networksetup
This tool, networksetup, can produce some very clean info, but can be a little weird at times.
First we need to know what the name is of our network connection.
These names are not your typical “en0” and “en1” device names. They are looking for names like “Ethernet 1“, “Ethernet 2” or “Wi-Fi” (these name are quite commonly used – mind your spelling!).
A list of these name can be retrieved with networksetup -listallhardwareports like so:
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Hardware Port: Ethernet 1
Device: en0
Ethernet Address: 00:3e:e1:c7:0f:e8Hardware Port: Wi-Fi
Device: en2
Ethernet Address: 80:00:6e:f4:eb:aaHardware Port: Thunderbolt 1
Device: en3
Ethernet Address: 82:0e:12:d7:0e:05... etc ...
Now that we know the network name, we can use it to retrieve the IP address of the default gateway.
Shown below with networksetup -getinfo "Ethernet 1" (use the proper network name for your setup!).
The line “Router:” show the IP address we’re looking for …
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DHCP Configuration
IP address: 192.168.1.245
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Router: 192.168.1.1
Client ID:
IPv6: Automatic
IPv6 IP address: none
IPv6 Router: none
Ethernet Address: 00:3e:e1:c7:0f:e8
netstat
The “netstat” command can be used as such, where the column “Gateway” tells us what the IP address is (192.168.1.1).
However, on a Mac you will potentially see a long list of entries, and we’d only like to see the default gateway.
For this purpose we will use grep to only show those lines: netstat -nr | grep default .
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default 192.168.2.1 UGScg en0
default 192.168.2.1 UGScIg en1
Note that you may see a lot more than just these two (like Bluetooth and Thunderbolt connections – even if you do not use them).
Graphical User Interface
You can find the IP address of your default gateway, by opening your macOS Preferences and opening the network settings.
Goto System Preferences … Network and select the desired network connection.
The IP Address of your default gateway will now be revealed as “Router:“.
macOS Default Gateway in the GUI
Cell phones and Tablets
I’m just adding iOS and Android just for completeness ….
And with these kind of devices, updates seem more frequent, and in some cases devices will be “stuck” on older older OS versions, making it nearly impossible to cover them all.
iOS
In iOS 15, you’ll find it in Settings Wi-Fi info icon next to the word “Router” …
iOS – IP Address Default gateway
Android
Unfortunately, I do not have any Android devices near me so I have to write this down from what I have found online.
Go to Settings Network & internet Wi-Fi – tap the icon next to your active WiFi connection. In the upcoming screen tap “Advanced” which should reveal the “Gateway” …
Android Default Gateway
Windows 10 — популярная операционная система, которую используют миллионы людей по всему миру. Одной из важных настроек сети является шлюз по умолчанию. В этой статье мы рассмотрим, как найти шлюз по умолчанию на Windows 10.
Что такое шлюз по умолчанию?
Шлюз по умолчанию — это сетевое устройство, которое обеспечивает связь между локальной сетью и другими сетями или Интернетом. Когда ваш компьютер отправляет запрос в Интернет или другую сеть, он сначала отправляет запрос шлюзу по умолчанию, который затем перенаправляет его на нужное устройство или сервер.
Как найти шлюз по умолчанию на Windows 10
Существует несколько способов найти шлюз по умолчанию на Windows 10. Рассмотрим наиболее простые и распространенные из них.
С помощью командной строки
1. Нажмите клавиши «Win + X» на клавиатуре и выберите «Командная строка (администратор)» из списка.
2. В открывшемся окне командной строки введите команду «ipconfig» и нажмите клавишу «Enter».
3. Выведется список сетевых адаптеров, найдите адаптер, который вы используете для подключения к Интернету.
4. В строке «Шлюз по умолчанию» будет указан IP-адрес вашего шлюза по умолчанию.
С помощью настроек сети
1. Нажмите клавиши «Win + I» на клавиатуре, чтобы открыть «Настройки».
2. В открывшейся панели выберите «Сеть и Интернет».
3. Выберите раздел «Состояние» и прокрутите вниз до раздела «Информация о сети».
4. В этом разделе будет указан IP-адрес вашего шлюза по умолчанию.
Итог
Найти шлюз по умолчанию на Windows 10 достаточно просто. Вы можете воспользоваться командной строкой или настройками сети, чтобы узнать IP-адрес вашего шлюза. Шлюз по умолчанию играет важную роль в обеспечении связи вашего компьютера с Интернетом и другими сетями, поэтому его настройка является важным шагом для стабильной работы сети. Пользуйтесь этой информацией, чтобы легко находить и настраивать шлюз по умолчанию на вашей операционной системе Windows 10.
Как найти шлюз по умолчанию на Windows 10
Добро пожаловать на страницу, посвященную поиску шлюза по умолчанию на операционной системе Windows 10. В этой статье мы рассмотрим, что такое шлюз по умолчанию, зачем он нужен и как найти его на вашем компьютере. Это важная информация для всех пользователей Windows 10, особенно для тех, кто занимается настройкой сети или требует точности в интернет-соединении.
Что такое шлюз по умолчанию?
Прежде чем мы перейдем к поиску шлюза по умолчанию, давайте определимся с его определением. Шлюз по умолчанию — это сетевое устройство, которое обеспечивает маршрутизацию данных между вашим компьютером и другими устройствами в сети, включая интернет. Он действует как посредник, принимая данные из сети и отправляя их на ваш компьютер или наоборот.
Когда ваш компьютер пытается установить соединение с удаленным узлом, он сначала отправляет данные на шлюз по умолчанию, который затем отправляет их в нужное направление. Без шлюза по умолчанию ваш компьютер не сможет установить связь с удаленными узлами и получить доступ к интернету.
Как найти шлюз по умолчанию на Windows 10?
Существует несколько способов найти шлюз по умолчанию на Windows 10, и я расскажу вам о двух самых простых и быстрых. Давайте начнем.
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Используйте командную строку
Первый способ состоит в использовании командной строки. Чтобы найти шлюз по умолчанию с помощью командной строки, выполните следующие шаги:
1. Нажмите клавиши Win + R, чтобы открыть окно «Выполнить».
2. Введите «cmd» и нажмите Enter, чтобы открыть командную строку.
3. В командной строке введите «ipconfig» и нажмите Enter.
4. Найдите строку с надписью «Шлюз по умолчанию» и рядом с ней указан IP-адрес вашего шлюза по умолчанию.
Теперь у вас есть IP-адрес вашего шлюза по умолчанию.
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Просмотрите настройки сетевого адаптера
Второй способ заключается в просмотре настроек сетевого адаптера. Чтобы найти шлюз по умолчанию, следуйте этим шагам:
1. Щелкните правой кнопкой мыши на значке сети в системном трее и выберите «Открыть центр управления сетями и общим доступом».
2. В разделе «Активные сети» найдите ваш активный сетевой адаптер и щелкните на нем правой кнопкой мыши.
3. Выберите «Свойства».
4. В открывшемся окне выберите «Интернет-протокол версии 4 (TCP/IPv4)» и нажмите кнопку «Свойства».
5. В новом окне под «Шлюз по умолчанию» вы увидите IP-адрес шлюза.
Теперь у вас есть IP-адрес вашего шлюза по умолчанию.
Итог
Найти шлюз по умолчанию на Windows 10 — задача несложная, если вы знаете правильный способ. В данной статье мы рассмотрели два простых способа найти шлюз по умолчанию: через командную строку и настройки сетевого адаптера. Вы можете выбрать любой из этих методов в зависимости от ваших предпочтений или уровня опыта. Надеюсь, эта информация поможет вам настроить сетевое соединение или решить проблемы с интернетом на вашем компьютере.
Будьте внимательны при настройке шлюза по умолчанию, так как неправильные настройки могут привести к проблемам с подключением к интернету. Если у вас возникли сложности, не стесняйтесь обратиться к специалисту, который поможет вам с настройкой шлюза и обеспечит стабильное интернет-соединение.
Как найти шлюз по умолчанию на Windows 10
Windows 10 – это одна из самых популярных операционных систем, используемых миллионами людей по всему миру. Она предлагает широкий спектр функций и возможностей, обеспечивающих комфортное использование ПК. Одна из важных функций – настройка сетевых соединений, включая доступ к интернету. Шлюз по умолчанию – это сетевое устройство, которое действует как промежуточное звено между вашим компьютером и интернетом. В этой статье мы расскажем, как найти шлюз по умолчанию на Windows 10.
Метод 1: Командная строка
Первый метод, который мы рассмотрим, – использование командной строки. Это простой и эффективный способ найти шлюз по умолчанию на Windows 10.
- Нажмите Win + R, чтобы открыть окно «Выполнить».
- Введите «cmd» и нажмите Enter, чтобы открыть командную строку.
- В командной строке введите «ipconfig» и нажмите Enter.
- Найдите раздел «Default Gateway» (Шлюз по умолчанию). Здесь будет указан IP-адрес вашего шлюза.
Метод 2: Настройки сети
Второй метод – это использование настроек сети в Windows 10.
- Щелкните правой кнопкой мыши по значку Wi-Fi (или Ethernet) в системном трее (рядом с часами).
- Выберите «Открыть центр управления сетями и общим доступом».
- В открывшемся окне выберите активное подключение и щелкните по нему правой кнопкой мыши.
- Выберите «Свойства».
- Во вкладке «Сетевой протокол версии 4 (TCP/IPv4)» найдите кнопку «Свойства».
- В открывшемся окне найдите раздел «Ваш шлюз по умолчанию». Здесь будет указан IP-адрес вашего шлюза.
Итоги
Найти шлюз по умолчанию на Windows 10 – важный шаг для настройки сетевого подключения и обеспечения доступа к интернету. Мы рассмотрели два простых и эффективных метода для выполнения этой задачи – использование командной строки и настроек сети в операционной системе. Вы можете выбрать любой из этих методов, в зависимости от вашего уровня удобства и опыта работы с Windows 10. Удачи в поиске шлюза по умолчанию!