Identifying your IP address, primary DNS and the address for your default router can help you troubleshoot problems with your network connection. Without an IP address, you can’t connect to websites on the Internet, while Domain Name Systems translate the domain names you enter into your address bar into a purely numerical address. Usually, your Internet Service Provider assigns the DNS server for your devices. The default router address, also known as a default gateway, is the direct address that you can enter into your Web browser to access the configuration utility for your router. Writer Bio
