An OSCam installation relies on three primary interconnected files, typically located in /etc/tuxbox/config/ or /var/keys/ :
: The main configuration file. It manages global settings like logging, the web interface (WebIf), and protocol ports (e.g., CCcam, Newcamd). oscam server config
: Defines user accounts. This file determines which clients can connect to your server and which readers they are allowed to access. Step 1: Configuring the oscam.server File An OSCam installation relies on three primary interconnected
: Defines your "readers"—the sources of your keys. These can be local physical card readers or remote servers (proxies). This file determines which clients can connect to
[reader] label = my_remote_server protocol = cccam device = ://address.com,12000 user = your_username password = your_password group = 1 cccversion = 2.3.2 ccckeepalive = 1 Use code with caution. Key Parameter Breakdown: Oscam Server Config ((install))
OSCam (Open Source Conditional Access Module) is the industry-standard software for managing digital television access keys. This guide provides a detailed breakdown of how to configure an OSCam server, focusing on the critical file and its interaction with the broader ecosystem. Core Configuration Files Overview
The oscam.server file uses a specific [reader] block for every key source. Below is a standard template for a remote CCcam proxy: