As the centerpiece of your home network, you should know how to fix your router when you lose your connection, update its firmware, and optimize its settings.

Here's how to sign into your router to change your home network's name, password, security options, and various wireless settings.

Here's how to sign into your router to change your home network's name, password, security options, and various wireless settings.

How to Access Router Settings With No Internet Connection. If you are having difficulties accessing the Internet through your router, you may need to modify settings in the router itself.