I just purchased and installed D-Link DWA-552. I downloaded the latest driver ver 1.60 dated 11/05/2009 from D-Link web site and used that to install DWA-552. It seems do work well. No complaints. A day later Windows Update showed this driver update:
"Atheros Communications Inc. - Network - D-Link DWA-552 XtremeN Desktop Adapter… Atheros Communications Inc. Network software update released in September, 2009."
I did not install it because driver I had installed is ver 1.60 which is later version.
Questions:
1. Should I stay with the latest driver updates from D-Link web site (ver 1.60) and ignore Windows Update or are the drivers from Windows Update better even though they are not the latest?
2. Why would Windows Update recommend a driver that is not the latest when I have, as far as I know, the latest driver already installed?
I am a bit confused at why I am getting illogical driver update choices from Windows Update and not knowing what to do.
Background info: Desktop AMD 4400+ 64X2 4GB memory 320GB HD Acer (AM3100-U3201A) purchased new February 2008 -- 32-bit MS Vista Home Premium SP2 -- MS auto updates on. Comcast ISP 12mbps service W\ Motorola SURFboard SB5101 Cable Modem. D-Link DWA-552 Xtreme N Desktop PCI Adapter with D-Link DIR-615 Wireless N 300 Router.
Thank you for your help.
Bob
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