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Checking the Linksys gateway's IP address
Why is it important to check the gateway’s IP address?
An IP address is used to identify a computer or device within a network. Checking the local IP address of your Linksys gateway is useful when:
Connect the computer to the gateway either wirelessly or using an Ethernet cable. To learn how to connect your computer to the wireless network, click here.
After connecting the computer to the gateway, check if the computer is set to DHCP.
Checking if the computer is set to DHCP
To get an IP address automatically, you have to check the TCP/IP properties of the Ethernet adapter that is installed on the computer. For instructions on how to do this, click here. After checking if the computer is set to DHCP, check the gateway’s IP address.
Checking the gateway’s IP address
To find a Linksys gateway’s local IP address, check the IP settings of the computer. For instructions, follow the steps below:
Windows 10
Windows 8 / Windows 8.1
Windows 7 / Windows Vista
Windows XP
Mac OS X®
Windows 10
Windows 8 / Windows 8.1
Windows 7 / Windows Vista
Windows XP
Mac OS X®
Related Articles:
Checking the Linksys gateway's IP address using OS X®
Accessing the Linksys gateway’s web-based setup page
An IP address is used to identify a computer or device within a network. Checking the local IP address of your Linksys gateway is useful when:
- Accessing the gateway’s web-based setup page
- Assigning a static IP address on a computer to determine what IP range and Default Gateway to assign to the computer.
- Connecting the computer to the Linksys gateway
- Checking if the computer is set to DHCP
- Checking the gateway’s IP address
Connect the computer to the gateway either wirelessly or using an Ethernet cable. To learn how to connect your computer to the wireless network, click here.
After connecting the computer to the gateway, check if the computer is set to DHCP.
Checking if the computer is set to DHCP
To get an IP address automatically, you have to check the TCP/IP properties of the Ethernet adapter that is installed on the computer. For instructions on how to do this, click here. After checking if the computer is set to DHCP, check the gateway’s IP address.
Checking the gateway’s IP address
To find a Linksys gateway’s local IP address, check the IP settings of the computer. For instructions, follow the steps below:
Windows 10
Windows 8 / Windows 8.1
Windows 7 / Windows Vista
Windows XP
Mac OS X®
Windows 10
Step 1:
Right-click the Windows key then select Command Prompt.
Right-click the Windows key then select Command Prompt.
Step 2:
In the Command Prompt, enter “ipconfig/all” then press [Enter].
In the Command Prompt, enter “ipconfig/all” then press [Enter].
Step 3:
Under Ethernet adapter section, look for your gateway’s local IP address by checking the Default Gateway section.
Under Ethernet adapter section, look for your gateway’s local IP address by checking the Default Gateway section.
Windows 8 / Windows 8.1
Step 1:
Press the Windows key > enter “cmd” > select Command Prompt to open the application.
NOTE: You can also use the Charms bar, to search for the command prompt by clicking the
icon. For touch-enabled computers, swipe to the upper-right edge to invoke the Charms bar with the system commands.
Press the Windows key > enter “cmd” > select Command Prompt to open the application.
NOTE: You can also use the Charms bar, to search for the command prompt by clicking the
icon. For touch-enabled computers, swipe to the upper-right edge to invoke the Charms bar with the system commands.Step 2:
In the Command Prompt, enter “ipconfig/all” then press [Enter].
Step 3:
Under Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection, look for your gateway’s local IP address by checking the Default Gateway section.
In the Command Prompt, enter “ipconfig/all” then press [Enter].
Step 3:
Under Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection, look for your gateway’s local IP address by checking the Default Gateway section.
Windows 7 / Windows Vista
Step 1:
Click the Pearl
button located at the bottom-left corner of the screen.
Step 2:
In the Search Programs and Files bar, enter “command prompt”, then press [Enter].
Click the Pearl
button located at the bottom-left corner of the screen.Step 2:
In the Search Programs and Files bar, enter “command prompt”, then press [Enter].
Step 3:
In the Command Prompt, enter “ipconfig/all” then press [Enter].
Step 4:
Under Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection, look for your gateway’s local IP address by checking the Default Gateway section.
In the Command Prompt, enter “ipconfig/all” then press [Enter].
Step 4:
Under Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection, look for your gateway’s local IP address by checking the Default Gateway section.
Windows XP
Step 1:
Click Start, then click the Run… option.
Click Start, then click the Run… option.
Step 2:
In the Open field, enter “cmd” then click OK.
In the Open field, enter “cmd” then click OK.
Step 3:
In the Command Prompt window, enter “ipconfig/all” then press [Enter].
QUICK TIP: Take note that the Default Gateway is your gateway’s local IP Address.
In the Command Prompt window, enter “ipconfig/all” then press [Enter].
QUICK TIP: Take note that the Default Gateway is your gateway’s local IP Address.
Mac OS X®
Step 1:
Click the Apple®
icon on the menu and select the System Preferences… option.
Click the Apple®
icon on the menu and select the System Preferences… option.Step 2:
Under Internet & Wireless, click Network.
Under Internet & Wireless, click Network.
Step 3:
Click on the Advanced… button.
Click on the Advanced… button.
Step 4:
In the Network window, click the TCP/IP tab. Your gateway’s local IP address is the set of numbers displayed in Router.
In the Network window, click the TCP/IP tab. Your gateway’s local IP address is the set of numbers displayed in Router.
Step 5:
Click
to save your settings.
Click
to save your settings.Related Articles:
Checking the Linksys gateway's IP address using OS X®
Accessing the Linksys gateway’s web-based setup page
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