How to Find Your Router’s Model Number
You need the exact model to look up updates and known flaws. Here are four places to find it.
Your router’s model number is printed on the label on its bottom or back. If you cannot reach the label, log in to the router’s admin page or check your internet provider’s account. Write down the full model and its hardware version, such as "v2", because updates can differ by version.
Why does the exact model matter?
Firmware is released per model, and often per hardware version. TP-Link warns that firmware meant for a different hardware version can cause compatibility issues.
NETGEAR says the model number and version number are always used together. You need both to find the right updates and the right security record.
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Where is the model number on the label?
- Bottom or back panel. NETGEAR and TP-Link both print the model there.
- Next to the serial number. TP-Link says the model, serial number and hardware version are usually on the same label. The serial number identifies your single unit, not the model.
- Not on the box. NETGEAR warns that numbers on retail boxes might not be device specific.
Tips by brand
- NETGEAR. Look for a version such as v2 or v3 after the model. NETGEAR says no version number means a v1. An "SP" after the version means a model made for an internet provider, which handles support.
- TP-Link. The hardware version shows as "Ver: 2.0" or "V2". TP-Link also lists it under Status or System Info in the admin page.
- Internet provider gateways. Check your account. Xfinity says its Devices page shows the model number and serial number of your equipment.
How do you find it in the admin page?
Open a browser on a device connected to the router. Cloudflare’s router guide lists common admin addresses: 192.168.1.1 for many Linksys, ASUS and NETGEAR routers, 192.168.0.1 for D-Link, and routerlogin.net for NETGEAR.
Cloudflare notes the default login is often on the router itself. Once in, look for a Status, System Info or similar page.
If you are still using the default admin password, change it while you are there. Our default password guide explains how.
Can the FCC ID help?
Yes, as a backup. The FCC says FCC IDs are usually shown on a label on certified radio devices. The first three or five characters are the grantee code, which the FCC assigns to one company.
You can search an FCC ID in the FCC’s equipment authorization database to see who certified the device. The FCC notes that not every device has an FCC ID, since some are approved through a process that is not filed in that database.
The FCC ID also matters for the 2026 router rule. The FCC says foreign-produced routers that already have authorization, shown by the FCC ID on the device, can still be imported, sold and used. See the FCC router ban explained.
What do you do with the model number?
- Type it exactly as printed, including letters and dashes.
- Add the hardware version when you search for firmware.
- Check for updates. Our firmware guide shows where to look.
- Check its security record. You can check your router’s grade to see support status and known flaws for that model.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. The model number names the product, such as a router series and version. The serial number identifies your single unit. TP-Link labels show both, usually near each other.
It is the hardware version, a physical revision of the model. TP-Link says each version can need different firmware, so match it when you download updates.
Often, yes. Log in to the admin page and check the status or system information screen. For a rented gateway, check your internet provider’s account or app.
NETGEAR says an SP suffix, as in WGR614v9SP, means the model was made for an internet service provider. For support, you contact that provider.
It is the ID the FCC assigns when a radio device is certified. The FCC says it is usually on the device label, and its first three or five characters identify the company that holds the grant.
Sources
Dates show when each source was published or when we checked it.
- NETGEAR Support: How can I find my NETGEAR device’s model number? (last updated July 7, 2025)
- TP-Link Support FAQ 46: How to Find the Hardware Version on Your TP-Link Device (last updated April 28, 2026)
- Xfinity Support: View your equipment information in your account (checked October 8, 2026)
- Cloudflare 1.1.1.1 docs: Router setup (last updated May 1, 2026)
- FCC Office of Engineering and Technology: Equipment Authorization, FCC ID Search (checked October 8, 2026)
- FCC: FAQs on Recent Updates to FCC Covered List Regarding Routers Produced in Foreign Countries (updated May 12, 2026)
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