What Is My IP Address & Location?
Instantly detect your public IPv4/IPv6 address, internet service provider (ISP), geographic location, and network routing details.
Geographic Location
- City:--
- Region / State:--
- Country:--
- Postal / ZIP Code:--
- Coordinates:--
ISP & Network Provider
- Internet Provider (ISP):--
- ASN (Autonomous System):--
- Organization / Host:--
- Timezone:--
- Current Local Time:--
Device & Browser Info
- Operating System:--
- Browser:--
- Screen Resolution:--
- Language:--
- Online Status:Connected
Approximate Geolocation Map
Note: GeoIP location represents your ISP routing center, not your exact physical address.Loading interactive location map...
Public IP vs Local Default Gateway IP
A common mistake when configuring a WiFi extender or router is attempting to use your Public IP address (shown above) in your web browser.
What Websites See
Assigned by your ISP (Comcast, AT&T, Verizon, Spectrum) to your modem. It identifies your entire network on the global internet.
98.245.12.180What Controls Your Extender
Assigned internally within your local home network. This is the exact address required to open the admin configuration page.
192.168.1.250 or 192.168.1.1How to Find Your Local Extender / Router Gateway IP
Windows PC
- Press Win + R, type
cmd, and press Enter. - Type
ipconfigand press Enter. - Look for the line that says Default Gateway (e.g.
192.168.1.1or192.168.1.250).
Mac (macOS)
- Open System Settings > Network.
- Click on your active Wi-Fi connection > Details.
- Select TCP/IP and find the IP next to Router.
iPhone & iPad (iOS)
- Open Settings > Wi-Fi.
- Tap the blue (i) info icon next to your connected network.
- Scroll down to find the Router IP address.
Android
- Open Settings > Network & internet > Internet.
- Tap the gear icon next to your connected Wi-Fi.
- Tap Advanced and look for Gateway.
Frequently Asked Questions About IP Addresses & Geolocation
What is a Public IP address?
A Public IP (Internet Protocol) address is a unique numerical label assigned to your internet connection by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Every device accessing the World Wide Web routes its outbound traffic through this address so remote web servers know where to send requested web pages and data back.
Why does my IP location show a neighboring city or town?
IP geolocation is based on ISP routing infrastructure rather than GPS coordinates. Most residential ISPs aggregate user traffic at regional central routing hubs (Points of Presence or POPs). Consequently, the detected location reflects the regional data center routing your traffic, usually within a few miles of your actual physical location.
What is the difference between IPv4 and IPv6?
IPv4 uses 32-bit addresses formatted as four decimal numbers separated by dots (e.g. 198.51.100.42), supporting approximately 4.3 billion unique addresses. IPv6 is the newer standard using 128-bit hexadecimal addresses (e.g. 2001:0db8:85a3::8a2e:0370:7334), providing trillions of addresses to accommodate modern connected devices.
How can I change or hide my Public IP address?
You can change or mask your public IP address by:
- Using a Virtual Private Network (VPN): Encrypts your connection and masks your true IP with the VPN server's IP.
- Restarting your Modem/Router: Power cycling your modem for 5–10 minutes often triggers your ISP's DHCP server to lease a new dynamic public IP address.
- Using a Proxy Server: Reroutes browser traffic through an intermediary proxy server.