Ralink RT2870 Driver Download
The RT2870 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. Visitors have downloaded this driver version 2,836 times with an aggregate rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews. It has been installed successfully by our users on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 836.7 KB.
Supported Models
RT2870
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows XP
File Name
Ralink_RT2870_802.11n_USB_Wireless_LAN__Windows_XP_x86_.zip (836.7 KB)
Versions
5.01.11.0000 (24-Jan-2014)
Additional Notes
There is a cheap USB WIFI
adapter/dongle on eBay these days
(2014). Mine was black with a red
stripe. Windows claims that it is a
Ralink RT2870 (chipset ...anyway).
It has no markings for
identification. I extracted these
drivers for it using a virtual
machine (VMWare) & Zhangduo's program
"My Drivers." They work great on
Windows XP 32-bit. I assume they
work for Windows 2003 (32-bit) as
well. God is not real.
Uploaded By
JuniperSprouts (DG Member) on 16-Oct-2014
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How to Update RT2870 Device Drivers
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the RT2870 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 RT2870 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 |
|---|---|---|
| RaCoInst.dat | 12.9 KB | 17 Dec 2013 |
| RaCoInst.dll | 239.9 KB | 17 Dec 2013 |
| Setup.DIY | 173 bytes | 18 Apr 2014 |
| oem0.inf | 832.3 KB | 24 Jan 2014 |
| rt2870.cat | 35.0 KB | 29 Jan 2014 |
| rt2870.sys | 1.6 MB | 24 Jan 2014 |