The RT2500 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 file update has an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on 26 reviews, and has been downloaded 5,300 times. Our users report success installing this driver update on PCs running Windows Vista and Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 3.2 MB.
RT2500
Windows Vista, Windows Vista (64 bit)
VA_IS_STA_6x_D-2.0.3.0_2500_D-3.2.0.0_122706_0.0.0.4.exe (3.2 MB)
3.2 (1-Jun-2006)
This is the only version of the driver I have ever had success with on Vista x64. Later releases have not worked for me. Note, this is for the mini-PCI (laptop) version of the RT2500 wireless card.
Joe (DG Member) on 24-May-2007
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To get the RT2500 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 RT2500 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.
Open a tool called Device Manager.
Use Device Manager to put the new driver on your computer.
Turn your computer off.
Turn your computer back on.
Now your new driver is ready!
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.