Rest period observed before retrying a previously blocked or failing reader module. 2. The [webif] Section
For servers with multiple identical smart cards, the Load Balancer (LB) distributes ECM requests to the fastest or least busy card, drastically improving decoding speed and server stability.
: Defines how many levels deep clients can reshare your cards.
The "oscam.conf" file is the backbone of OSCam, as it contains all the necessary settings and configurations required for the software to function properly. The file acts as a bridge between the user and the software, allowing users to customize and fine-tune OSCam to meet their specific needs. A well-configured "oscam.conf" file ensures that OSCam can communicate with various devices, such as satellite receivers, and provides access to scrambled TV channels.
: Sets the Linux system priority level. A value of -1 to -15 gives OSCam near-real-time processor scheduling priority, preventing frame drops or delayed responses during intense CPU utilization. oscam.conf
If you are running OSCam on a receiver (like a Dreambox or VU+), the DVBAPI section is mandatory. It allows the hardware to communicate directly with the software to "clear" channels. : Set to 1 to activate.
# ===================================================================== # MASTER OSCAM GLOBAL CONFIGURATION # ===================================================================== [global] logfile = /var/log/oscam/oscam.log maxlogsize = 2048 nice = -10 clienttimeout = 4000 fallbacktimeout = 2500 waitforcards = 1 preferlocalcards = 2 dropdups = 1 lb_mode = 1 lb_save = 100 lb_savepath = /var/log/oscam/stat_data [cacheex] lb_auto_timeout_t = 300 [monitor] port = 0 monlevel = 0 [dvbapi] enabled = 1 au = 1 pmt_mode = 0 user = dvbapi_local boxtype = dreambox [webif] httpport = 8888 httpuser = sysadmin httppwd = ChangeThisWithASecurePassword httpallow = 127.0.0.1,192.168.0.0-192.168.255.255 httpreadonly = 0 httpsavefullcfg = 1 [anticasc] enabled = 0 Use code with caution. If youg., Raspberry Pi, Enigma2 Box, x86 PC).
: Usually dreambox or dreambox-pc for enigma2 receivers.
Below is a detailed breakdown of the most important and commonly used sections, along with their crucial parameters. Rest period observed before retrying a previously blocked
Edit configurations via the web interface rather than editing files directly to prevent syntax errors.
After making changes, use the -c option to specify your config directory and OSCam will output errors if any parameters are invalid. For example: /usr/bin/oscam -b -c /etc/oscam .
[reader] label = MyReader protocol = mca device = /dev/ttyUSB0 caid = 0B00 detect = cd mhz = 357 emmcache = 1
In the [account] section, you configure user accounts that can connect to your OSCam server. : Defines how many levels deep clients can
: Sets basic operational parameters like the log file path, debug levels ( disablelog ), and process priority ( nice ).
Here is a standard configuration you can adapt for your own use:
Key parameters include: