Ralink Wireless Network Driver for Desktop s for Windows

Driver overview and current release

This package installs the Ralink wireless network driver for desktop motherboard chipsets. The release referenced here is the current build, v3.1.4.0. Before installing, confirm that this driver matches the wireless adapter on your board and that you have the correct installer for your system architecture.

Operating systems supported

• Windows XP — Professional (32-bit)
• Windows XP — Professional x64 Edition (64-bit)
• Windows XP — Media Center Edition
• Windows XP — Home Edition
• Windows Vista — 64-bit
• Windows Vista — 32-bit
• Windows 7 — 64-bit
• Windows 7 — 32-bit
• Windows 8 — 64-bit
• Windows 8 — 32-bit

Which installer to choose

• Identify whether your Windows installation is 32-bit or 64-bit first — these require separate installers.
• If you install the wrong architecture, the driver may fail or behave unpredictably.
• Use Device Manager to check your adapter model if you are unsure which driver package applies.

Safe download and installation guidance

• Obtain the driver package from Intel’s official download page to ensure authenticity.
• The file offered on the official site is free to download; always scan downloads with an up-to-date antivirus before running them.
• Follow the on-screen prompts during installation and reboot the system when requested to complete driver activation.

Alternate option

• If you need a different solution, consider the Ralink 802.11n Wireless LAN Card package as a recommended alternative for 802.11n-capable adapters.