SSH keys and cipher suites are restricted to save space.
Over the years, independent developers have maintained out-of-tree OpenWrt targets for Realtek SoCs. The most notable efforts include: rtl8196e openwrt
| Approach | Pros | Cons | |-------------------------|----------------------------------------|---------------------------------------| | | Lightweight, modern packages, FOSS | Unstable ethernet, no mainline Wi-Fi | | Realtek SDK | Fully working switch, Wi-Fi, hardware | Old kernel (2.6.30), glibc, no security patches | | DD-WRT | Better Realtek support | Closed source, limited updates | | LibreCMC | Fully free firmware | No RTL8196E support | SSH keys and cipher suites are restricted to save space
static void __init rtl8196e_setup(void)
For a long time, the RTL8196E was considered "unsupported" or "WIP" (Work In Progress). However, community-led projects—notably the Realtek RTL819x target and various independent GitHub repositories—have made strides. FOSS | Unstable ethernet