Recommended update driver wireless router

After we connected a new router, the HP Assistant prompted to "update broadcom 802.11n wireless LAN driver." I clicked download and during installation process received message, as best as I can recall, "wireless would be disconnected..." Does that mean temporarily? ...or what? My router is working well and I don't want to rock the boat. What about that warning?
We have HP desktop, P7-1210. with Windows 7, SP1. Our router is Linksys E1200 NP, V.2.
Can someone give me assurance it's ok to install (update) driver.
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Here are the specs for your HP Pavilion p7-1210 Desktop Computer. Here is the HP Pavilion p7-1210 Desktop PC Drivers & Downloads page should you need to download an original driver.
Yes, the messsage means a temporary disconnection of the wireless adapter. After the new driver is installed and Windows is rebooted( if needed), you should get your wireless connection back.
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connection once. It hasn't had difficulty connecting
to my network. To this point, it has been perfect.
Period.
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