how to find IP address in win 11 for router and what does it look like

Howell Payne 0 Reputation points
2026-10-04T04:02:02.7933333+00:00

how to find IP addresses in win 11 for router and extender and what do they look like? I get to the WIFI window of Settings and find addresses but I don't know which one to use. None of them look like the instructions of my new extender which is 192.169.11.1 and which doesn't work. It just times out.

I'm trying to set it in Access Point mode, so if you can give me good instructions on how to do that, it would really be appreciated. I've already set up the 2.4 and 5 G networks but I'm stuck there since the IP address doesn't work and no other addresses look like the above.

Thanks for any help you can provide.

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  1. AI answer

    2026-10-04T04:02:19.2766667+00:00

    In Windows 11, the router address to use is usually the Default gateway for the Wi‑Fi network currently connected.

    Steps to find it:

    1. In the taskbar search box, type command prompt.
    2. Open Command Prompt.
    3. Type ipconfig and press Enter.
    4. Find the active Wi‑Fi adapter.
    5. Look for Default Gateway.

    That Default Gateway value is typically the router’s local IP address. It usually looks like a private IPv4 address such as 192.168.x.x.

    If the address shown in the extender instructions is 192.169.11.1 and it times out, use this check:

    1. In Command Prompt, run ipconfig and note the Default Gateway.
    2. Then run ping <DefaultGateway> and press Enter. Example: ping 192.168.1.1
    3. If replies are returned, the PC can reach the router.
    4. If there is no reply, there may be a connection problem between the PC and router.

    If the PC is on Wi‑Fi but has no Internet, also check whether the IP address is something like 169.254.x.x. That means Windows could not get an IP address from the router. In that case, DHCP on the router may need to be enabled.

    If multiple addresses appear in Windows Settings, the one generally used for reaching the router is the Default Gateway, not the device IP address or DNS server address.

    For Windows 11 network details and IP settings:

    • Go to Settings > Network & internet.
    • For Wi‑Fi, select Wi‑Fi > Manage known networks and choose the network.
    • For Ethernet, select Ethernet and then the connected network.
    • Next to IP assignment, select Edit.
    • Automatic (DHCP) is the recommended setting unless a manual address is specifically required.

    The context does not provide steps for configuring an extender in Access Point mode, so only the Windows-side IP identification steps are supported here.

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  2. franco d'esaro 25,181 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2026-10-04T07:42:31.5033333+00:00

    Hello Howell Payne.

    To find your router's IP address, type the command ipconfig /all into PowerShell and press Enter. Your router's IP address is the one listed next to "Default Gateway."

    We are not familiar with your specific range extender; to configure it as an Access Point, please consult the device's manual or contact the manufacturer's support team.

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