[webif] http = 8080 httpuser = admin httppwd = secret encpasswd = 1
Key points:
Let’s put everything together into a working configuration. This example assumes you have a single Sky Italia card (CAID 09CD) inserted into an internal card reader, and you want to share it with two local clients.
OScam is a software-based CAM that handles decryption keys. Unlike other softcams, OScam acts as a server/client hybrid, allowing it to communicate with local card readers, remote servers, and various receiver protocols simultaneously. The Three Pillars of OScam Configuration
[global] logdir = /var/log/oscam cachedir = /var/cache/oscam oscam server config
If you are pulling a feed from an external backup server using the CCcam or Cs378x protocol:
: Setting preferlocalcards = 1 in the global configuration forces OSCam to prioritize physical cards over network-based ones, reducing latency and reliance on internet stability [2, 10].
Even with a solid configuration, issues can arise. Here are some common problems and how to resolve them.
[reader] label = remote_share protocol = cccam device = host,port user = username password = password group = 2 cccversion = 2.3.0 ccckeepalive = 1 Use code with caution. [webif] http = 8080 httpuser = admin httppwd
: Saves reader statistics every 100 ECM requests to maintain accuracy across server restarts. Anti-Cascading
sudo systemctl enable oscam sudo systemctl start oscam
—the sources where the server gets its keys (Entitlement Control Messages, or ECMs). These sources can be local smart cards or remote servers using protocols like CCcam or Newcamd. Formacionpoliticaisc Core Structure of a Reader Every entry in oscam.server must start with the
This file controls the global behavior of the OSCam server. It defines how the server runs, what protocols it listens on, and web interface settings. Unlike other softcams, OScam acts as a server/client
P: 098C 1 # Prioritize CAID 098C and enable auto-update I: 0 # Ignore all other CAIDs on all channels Use code with caution. Load Balancing
: Grants Auto-Update permissions to this specific user. This means the receiver in the living room will pass network EMM updates back to the physical smartcard to keep it active and prevent expiry.
: If running OSCam on the local box actually tuning the TV channels, ensure the [dvbapi] section is enabled in oscam.conf so the internal tuner can communicate directly with the local server keys. If you want to tailor this configuration, let me know: