The is a MIPS-based network SoC (System-on-Chip) widely used in low-cost routers, access points, and repeaters. You’ll find it in devices from brands like TP-Link, D-Link, Tenda, Netis, and Comfast.
– the popular Linux-based embedded OS for routers – does not officially support RTL8196E. The main reason: lack of open-source drivers for the integrated Ethernet switch and wireless MAC/PHY (RTL8192CE / RTL8188RE etc.). rtl8196e openwrt
However, users who: