Linux support for Realtek switches
Realtek has developed multiple generations of networking SoCs. An SDK is provided by Realtek for managed switches built on these platforms, but of course we can do better by developing actual mainline Linux support. This wiki gathers documentation on the SoCs, the switches they are implemented in, and the drivers written to support these devices.
Target hardware
Development is performed (mostly) on commercially available switches:
Specific parts of the hardware are documented on more detailed pages:
- SerDes (Serializer-DeSerialiser)
Driver development
- GPL source drops from switch vendors
- Register documentation: login with Github account, ask svanheule for access.
Get in touch
Interested in helping with the development, or looking for other ways to contribute? You can find us on #rtl83xx on libera.chat. Be sure to say hi and stick around for a while (we're not always very active).