rtl8196e-gateway

The RTL8196E Gateway project provides open Linux firmware for the Lidl Silvercrest Zigbee Gateway, transforming it into a fully local smart home hub capable of serving as a Zigbee coordinator, Thread Border Router, or Zigbee router. Notable features include support for modern Zigbee stacks, SSH access for secure management, and the ability for over-the-air firmware updates. The firmware is designed to be portable across various RTL8196E-based gateways, bolstering its versatility in IoT environments.