: The Conditional Access Identification number. This matches your specific provider (e.g., 0100 for Seca/MediaGuard, 098C for VideoGuard).
This comprehensive guide will walk you through everything from the core configuration files to advanced performance tuning, ensuring your OSCam server runs smoothly, securely, and efficiently.
If you are using an external USB reader, your configuration will look like this:
: Occurs when a client asks for a channel that your reader does not support. Double-check your CAID configurations.
: Local smartcard decryption times should ideally be under 200ms. High ECM times lead to video freezing. Adjust the mhz (frequency) settings cautiously if response times are sluggish.
[global] logfile = /var/log/oscam.log maxlogsize = 10 nice = -1 usleep = 100 failbancount = 5 failbantime = 600
[newcamd] port = 10000@090F:000000 key = 0102030405060708091011121314 keepalive = 1
OSCam (Open Source Conditional Access Module) server configuration is the backbone of modern satellite and cable signal processing. Unlike standard plug-and-play software, OSCam is highly modular, acting as a "middleman" that manages communication between your hardware (readers), your subscription cards, and your client devices.
Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes. The use of OSCam to decrypt pay TV services without authorization may violate laws in your jurisdiction. Always respect content licensing and intellectual property rights.
Stream Relay is a powerful feature where OSCam acts as a middleware, decrypting a stream and re-serving it over HTTP. This is often used for PowerVu or BISS channels. To activate it, add a [streamrelay] section to your oscam.conf :
: If your server is receiving a "feed" from another source, this file treats that source as a virtual reader. You provide the IP address, port, and login credentials of the remote server here. 3. The Gatekeeper: oscam.user