Ralink RA2561ST (and others) Driver Download
The RA2561ST (and others) is a network device manufactured by Ralink. Issues like weak Wi-Fi signal, slow DNS lookup, duplicate IP addresses, slow network and excessive CPU usage can be solved by updating this driver. This driver - "rt2561st.zip" - has been downloaded 23,206 times and is rated 5 out of 5 stars based on 72 reviews. It has been installed successfully by our users on PCs running Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 13.2 MB.
Supported Models
RA2561ST (and others)
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows Vista, Windows 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT4, Windows ME, Windows 98SE, Windows 98
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Additional Notes
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Wi Fi Mini PCI LAN adapter card 11a/b/g WMP-RT2561ST IEEE802.11a/b/g (Type III B slot Dual band 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz) compatible with windows, VISTA, MAC, Linux. It connects your notebook to a local wireless network or any available wifi hotspots with 802.11a technique, WMP-RT2561ST expand the wireless connection efficiently as compared to the normal 802.11b/g products.
The WMP-RT2561ST is a very small mini pci wifi card that fit into any notebook, handheld or desktop computer equipped with a Mini PCI (Type III B slot) interface for wireless network applications. It allows you to take full advantage of your notebook'
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Jerry K (DG Member) on 10-Sep-2009
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How to Update RA2561ST (and others) Device Drivers
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the RA2561ST (and others) driver, click the green download button above. After you complete your download, move on to Step 2.
If the driver listed is not the right version or operating system, search our driver archive for the correct version. Enter Ralink RA2561ST (and others) into the search box above and then submit. In the results, choose the best match for your PC and operating system.
Tech Tip: If you are having trouble deciding which is the right driver, try the Ralink Driver Update Utility. It is a software utility which automatically finds and downloads the right driver.
To find the newest driver, you may need to visit the Ralink website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
Step 2 - Install Your Driver
After downloading your new driver, it's time to install it. For Windows users, the built-in Device Manager is your go-to tool for managing system devices and drivers. Here's how to use it:
Right-click the Start button to open the Quick Access menu.
Select "Device Manager" from the list of options.
In the Device Manager window, locate the device that needs updating.
Right-click on the device name and choose "Update driver" from the context menu.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.
Once the installation is complete, restart your computer to ensure the new driver is properly integrated and functional.
This simple process helps keep your system running smoothly and maintains compatibility with your hardware components.
Tech Tip: Driver downloads and updates come in a variety of file formats with different file extensions. For example, you may have downloaded an EXE, INF, ZIP, or SYS file. Each file type has a slighty different installation procedure to follow.
For more help, visit our Driver Support Page for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.
Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Driver/9X/IS_AP_STA_6x_D-1.2.0.0_2500_D-3.2.0.0_RU-1.2.8.0_AU_1.1.5.0_122106_0.0.7.0.zip | 4.4 MB | 7 Feb 2007 |
| Driver/Linux_RT61_STA_Drv1.0.4.0/Module/Configure | 3.3 KB | 24 Apr 2006 |
| Driver/Linux_RT61_STA_Drv1.0.4.0/Module/Makefile | 712 bytes | 24 Apr 2006 |
| Driver/Linux_RT61_STA_Drv1.0.4.0/Module/Makefile.4 | 922 bytes | 24 Apr 2006 |
| Driver/Linux_RT61_STA_Drv1.0.4.0/Module/Makefile.6 | 712 bytes | 24 Apr 2006 |
| Driver/Linux_RT61_STA_Drv1.0.4.0/Module/Makefile.RTL865x | 1.1 KB | 24 Apr 2006 |
| Driver/Linux_RT61_STA_Drv1.0.4.0/Module/ReleaseNote | 2.7 KB | 24 Apr 2006 |
| Driver/Linux_RT61_STA_Drv1.0.4.0/Module/STA_iwpriv_ATE_usage.txt | 5.1 KB | 24 Apr 2006 |
| Driver/Linux_RT61_STA_Drv1.0.4.0/Module/assoc.c | 49.0 KB | 24 Apr 2006 |
| Driver/Linux_RT61_STA_Drv1.0.4.0/Module/auth.c | 17.5 KB | 24 Apr 2006 |
| Driver/Linux_RT61_STA_Drv1.0.4.0/Module/auth_rsp.c | 5.1 KB | 24 Apr 2006 |
| Driver/Linux_RT61_STA_Drv1.0.4.0/Module/config.mk | 72 bytes | 24 Apr 2006 |
| Driver/Linux_RT61_STA_Drv1.0.4.0/Module/connect.c | 61.6 KB | 24 Apr 2006 |
| Driver/Linux_RT61_STA_Drv1.0.4.0/Module/eeprom.c | 5.7 KB | 24 Apr 2006 |
| Driver/Linux_RT61_STA_Drv1.0.4.0/Module/iwpriv_usage.txt | 9.7 KB | 24 Apr 2006 |
| Driver/Linux_RT61_STA_Drv1.0.4.0/Module/license | 18.4 KB | 28 Mar 2006 |
| Driver/Linux_RT61_STA_Drv1.0.4.0/Module/load | 103 bytes | 24 Apr 2006 |
| Driver/Linux_RT61_STA_Drv1.0.4.0/Module/md5.c | 44.9 KB | 28 Mar 2006 |
| Driver/Linux_RT61_STA_Drv1.0.4.0/Module/md5.h | 1.7 KB | 28 Mar 2006 |
| Driver/Linux_RT61_STA_Drv1.0.4.0/Module/mlme.c | 201.9 KB | 24 Apr 2006 |
| Driver/Linux_RT61_STA_Drv1.0.4.0/Module/mlme.h | 17.9 KB | 24 Apr 2006 |
| Driver/Linux_RT61_STA_Drv1.0.4.0/Module/oid.h | 27.4 KB | 24 Apr 2006 |
| Driver/Linux_RT61_STA_Drv1.0.4.0/Module/readme | 10.4 KB | 24 Apr 2006 |
| Driver/Linux_RT61_STA_Drv1.0.4.0/Module/rt2561.bin | 8.2 KB | 24 Apr 2006 |
| Driver/Linux_RT61_STA_Drv1.0.4.0/Module/rt2561s.bin | 8.2 KB | 24 Apr 2006 |
| Driver/Linux_RT61_STA_Drv1.0.4.0/Module/rt2661.bin | 8.2 KB | 24 Apr 2006 |
| Driver/Linux_RT61_STA_Drv1.0.4.0/Module/rt2661.h | 65.2 KB | 24 Apr 2006 |
| Driver/Linux_RT61_STA_Drv1.0.4.0/Module/rt61sta.dat | 501 bytes | 24 Apr 2006 |
| Driver/Linux_RT61_STA_Drv1.0.4.0/Module/rt_config.h | 5.7 KB | 24 Apr 2006 |
| Driver/Linux_RT61_STA_Drv1.0.4.0/Module/rtmp.h | 113.6 KB | 24 Apr 2006 |
| Driver/Linux_RT61_STA_Drv1.0.4.0/Module/rtmp_data.c | 132.0 KB | 24 Apr 2006 |
| Driver/Linux_RT61_STA_Drv1.0.4.0/Module/rtmp_def.h | 28.0 KB | 24 Apr 2006 |
| Driver/Linux_RT61_STA_Drv1.0.4.0/Module/rtmp_info.c | 244.4 KB | 24 Apr 2006 |
| Driver/Linux_RT61_STA_Drv1.0.4.0/Module/rtmp_init.c | 261.5 KB | 24 Apr 2006 |
| Driver/Linux_RT61_STA_Drv1.0.4.0/Module/rtmp_main.c | 26.9 KB | 24 Apr 2006 |
| Driver/Linux_RT61_STA_Drv1.0.4.0/Module/rtmp_tkip.c | 14.5 KB | 24 Apr 2006 |
| Driver/Linux_RT61_STA_Drv1.0.4.0/Module/rtmp_type.h | 5.2 KB | 24 Apr 2006 |
| Driver/Linux_RT61_STA_Drv1.0.4.0/Module/rtmp_wep.c | 12.8 KB | 24 Apr 2006 |
| Driver/Linux_RT61_STA_Drv1.0.4.0/Module/sanity.c | 41.1 KB | 24 Apr 2006 |
| Driver/Linux_RT61_STA_Drv1.0.4.0/Module/sync.c | 74.0 KB | 24 Apr 2006 |
| Driver/Linux_RT61_STA_Drv1.0.4.0/Module/unload | 40 bytes | 24 Apr 2006 |
| Driver/Linux_RT61_STA_Drv1.0.4.0/Module/wpa.c | 72.9 KB | 24 Apr 2006 |
| Driver/Linux_RT61_STA_Drv1.0.4.0/Module/wpa.h | 7.5 KB | 24 Apr 2006 |
| Driver/Linux_RT61_STA_Drv1.0.4.0/WPA_Supplicant/Makefile | 11.1 KB | 24 Apr 2006 |
| Driver/Linux_RT61_STA_Drv1.0.4.0/WPA_Supplicant/README | 2.6 KB | 24 Apr 2006 |
| Driver/Linux_RT61_STA_Drv1.0.4.0/WPA_Supplicant/defconfig | 5.5 KB | 24 Apr 2006 |
| Driver/Linux_RT61_STA_Drv1.0.4.0/WPA_Supplicant/driver_ralink.c | 35.0 KB | 24 Apr 2006 |
| Driver/Linux_RT61_STA_Drv1.0.4.0/WPA_Supplicant/driver_ralink.h | 13.3 KB | 24 Apr 2006 |
| Driver/Linux_RT61_STA_Drv1.0.4.0/WPA_Supplicant/drivers.c | 3.7 KB | 24 Apr 2006 |
| Driver/Linux_RT61_STA_Drv1.0.4.0/WPA_Supplicant/wpa_supplicant_example.conf | 25.6 KB | 24 Apr 2006 |
| Driver/MAC/RTCardBus D60-1.0.9.0 D61-1.0.2.0 UI-1.2.8.0_2006_08_31.dmg | 571.6 KB | 9 Feb 2007 |
| Driver/XP2000 driver/WCM6002_WM3210_1.1.1.0.exe | 6.2 MB | 22 Sep 2006 |
| Driver/winCE/2006_0803_RT61_WinCE5.0_ARM_DBG_V1.1.1.3.ZIP | 562.5 KB | 7 Feb 2007 |
| Driver/winCE/2006_0803_RT61_WinCE5.0_ARM_REL_V1.1.1.3.ZIP | 371.4 KB | 7 Feb 2007 |
| Driver/winCE/2006_0803_RT61_WinCE5.0_X86_DBG_V1.1.1.3.ZIP | 551.5 KB | 7 Feb 2007 |
| Driver/winCE/2006_0803_RT61_WinCE5.0_X86_REL_V1.1.1.3.ZIP | 895.8 KB | 7 Feb 2007 |