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 23,083 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
File Name
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'
Uploaded By
Jerry K (DG Member) on 10-Sep-2009
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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 |
How to Update RA2561ST (and others) Device Drivers Quickly & Easily
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
Once you have downloaded your new driver, you'll need to install it. In Windows, use a built-in utility called Device Manager, which allows you to see all of the devices recognized by your system, and the drivers associated with them.
How to Open Device Manager
In Windows 11, Windows 10 & Windows 8.1, right-click the Start menu and select Device Manager
In Windows 8, swipe up from the bottom, or right-click anywhere on the desktop and choose "All Apps" -> swipe or scroll right and choose "Control Panel" (under Windows System section) -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager
In Windows 7, click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager
In Windows Vista, click Start -> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -> Device Manager
In Windows XP, click Start -> Control Panel -> Performance and Maintenance -> System -> Hardware tab -> Device Manager button
How to Install a driver from Device Manager
Locate the device and model that is having the issue and double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
Select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button and follow the instructions.
In most cases, you will need to reboot your computer in order for the driver update to take effect.
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.