Rtl8196e Openwrt !free!

Navigate to the OpenWrt Snapshots directory: https://downloads.openwrt.org/snapshots/targets/realtek/rtl8196/

make package/kernel/rtl8192ce/clean,compile V=s rtl8196e openwrt

and others in the community have maintained out-of-tree patches for RTL819x support. These require you to compile from source and are not for the faint of heart. Alternative Firmware: rtl8196e openwrt

If you are determined to run an OpenWrt-like system, follow this unofficial method. You will void your warranty and may brick the device. rtl8196e openwrt

(to reduce flash writes):