How to Find a Modem IP Address
Follow these steps to find your cable modem’s IP address:
Connect your computer to your modem (or a router connected to the modem) using an Ethernet cable. Open the Windows Command Prompt, the Linux Terminal, or the Terminal on Mac. Type ipconfig (Windows) or ifconfig (for Mac and Linux) and press Enter. Look for the Default Gateway line to find the IP address represented by a string of numbers and periods. You might also find the IP address printed on the back or underside of the modem, along with the user name and password.
Why Do You Need a Modem’s IP Address?
You’ll need to know your modem’s IP address if you want to log in to your modem. Open a web browser, enter your modem’s IP address in the URL bar, then enter the user name and password to bring up the admin interface.
From there, you can check your connection status, change the password, clear the events log, and more. You may also need to know a modem’s IP address when setting up a computer network.
Find Your Modem’s User Name and Password
Your modem’s user name, password, and IP address may be on the side or bottom of the modem. If the information you need isn’t there, consult the manual or search Google for your modem’s model’s default user name and password. If you’ve changed the default user name and password, you can reset your modem to factory settings by inserting a straightened paperclip into the small hole on the back of the modem.
Does a Modem Have an IP Address?
All modems have a unique IP address, allowing other devices (computers, printers, etc.) to communicate with them. Your modem’s IP address may or may not be the same as the router’s IP address, but if you have a router-modem combination unit, they are probably the same.
