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./scripts/examples/gn_silabs_example.sh examples/lighting-app/silabs/ out/lighting-app_rs9116 BRD4187C use_external_flash=false chip_enable_ble_rs911x=true --wifi rs9116
```

> **Note**: Matter Support for 9116 will be deprecated from upcoming releases.
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[nitpick] The deprecation notice could be more specific about the timeline and next steps for users. Consider adding when the deprecation will take effect and what alternatives users should migrate to.

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> **Note**: Matter Support for 9116 will be deprecated from upcoming releases.
> **Deprecation Notice**: Matter Support for RS9116 will be deprecated starting with the next major release (expected Q3 2024). Users are encouraged to migrate to SiWx917 for future Wi-Fi NCP development. Please refer to the [migration guide](https://community.silabs.com/s/article/rs9116-to-siwx917-migration?language=en_US) for details and recommended steps.

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We should mention the version at which support will be deprecated


> **Note**: The build argument `--wifi rs9116` is necessary to build the
> BRD4187C image with the necessary code for the NCP combo.
> `chip_enable_ble_rs911x=true` enables the RS9116 NCP bluetooth. The MG24 +
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Here is a list of some the supported macros and their GN argument equivalent.

> **Note**: Matter Support for 9116 will be deprecated from upcoming releases.
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The same deprecation message is duplicated in two locations. Consider extracting this to a shared include file or variable to maintain consistency and make future updates easier.

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| Macro Name | Description | GN equivalent |
| :---------------------------: | :----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| --wifi | Configures an sample app as a Wi-Fi devices.<br /> This macro requires rs9116 or SiWx917 or wf200. | --wifi rs9116 : use_rs9116=true<br /> --wifi SiWx917 : use_SiWx917=true<br /> --wifi wf200 : use_wf200=true<br /> |
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