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Although people often check IP addresses on their computers, many overlook a similar process to check the default gateway. Below are simple ways to check and find the Default Gateway for you.
How to find the Default Gateway, view Default Gateway
Method 1: Checking Default Gateway via Command Prompt
Step 1: Press the Windows + R key combination to open the Run window. Type cmd and press Enter to open the Command Prompt window.
Step 2: In the Command Prompt window, type the command ipconfig and press Enter. You will see information displayed, including the Default Gateway of your device.
Method 2: Checking from Network Information
Step 1: Right-click on the network connection icon you are using. Then, choose Open Network and Sharing Center.
Step 2: Here, click on the Connections name (the connected network) to check network information, including finding the default gateway.
Step 3: In the next window displaying basic network information, click Details to show more detailed information.
Step 4: In the Network Connections Details window, you will find the IPv4 Default Gateway , which is the information you need to find.
Method 2: Finding Default Gateway on Mobile
On smartphones with Wi-Fi connectivity, you can easily view the Default Gateway with a few simple steps. For example, here's how to find the Default Gateway on iPhone; you can perform a similar process on Android phones.
Step 1: On your device, go to the Settings section. Then, tap on the Wi-Fi connection.
Step 2: In the Wi-Fi section, tap on the information icon (letter i) next to the network you are connected to. You will then see the Default Gateway address displayed in the Router section.
Method 3: Viewing Default Gateway on Mac
Step 1: Click on the Apple icon, then select System Preferences...
Step 2: In the System Preferences window, click on the Network section to check the information of the network you are using.
Step 3: For the connected network information, click Advanced to display advanced details.
Step 4: In the TCP/IP section, you can find the Default Gateway address under the Router entry.
Here are some guides on how to find the default gateway, the default IP address of the network you are using, helping you gather necessary information for setting a static IP or other essential tasks. Setting a static IP allows you to troubleshoot network errors. If you have other methods to check the Default Gateway address, feel free to suggest in the comments below for Mytour to explore and add.
