oscam.conf Default Configuration - Complete Setup Guide
Complete oscam.conf configuration guide featuring optimized system parameters. Discover protocol management, system logging, data caching, and performance enhancement techniques for superior operational reliability.
Primary OSCam Configuration File
The oscam.conf file serves as the central configuration document for OSCam operations. It manages system-wide parameters, communication protocols, activity recording, data storage, and performance characteristics. Accurate configuration is essential for maintaining consistent system performance.
File Location and Structure
Primary Location
Alternative locations: /usr/keys/oscam.conf or /var/keys/oscam.conf
Optimized oscam.conf Configuration (2025)
# oscam.conf - Optimized Configuration 2025 # Updated: January 2025 # Compatible with OSCam r11718+ [global] # Basic Settings logfile = /tmp/oscam.log clienttimeout = 5000 fallbacktimeout = 3000 clientmaxidle = 120 cachedelay = 120 bindwait = 120 netprio = 1 clientdyndns = 1 # Logging Configuration logtostdout = 0 disablelog = 0 disableuserfile = 0 usrfile = /tmp/oscamuser.log cwlogdir = /tmp/cw # Performance Settings maxlogsize = 1024 waitforcards = 1 preferlocalcards = 1 saveinithistory = 1 readerrestartseconds = 5 # Protocol Settings ccckeepalive = 1 cccreconnect = 300 ccchop1 = 0 ccchop2 = 0 # Web Interface httpport = 8888 httpuser = admin httppwd = your_password_here httpcss = /usr/share/oscam/oscam.css httpjscript = /usr/share/oscam/oscam.js # Anti-Cascading Protection ac_enabled = 1 ac_users = 1 ac_stime = 2 ac_samples = 10 ac_penalty = 1 ac_penalty_duration = 300 # Load Balancing lb_mode = 1 lb_save = 100 lb_nbest_readers = 2 lb_nfb_readers = 1 lb_min_ecmcount = 5 lb_max_ecmcount = 500 lb_reopen_seconds = 900 # Cache Settings (Optimized for 2025) cacheex_enable = 0 cacheex_maxhop = 2 cacheex_wait_time = 50 cacheex_drop_old = 1 # Monitor Settings monitor_max_connections = 5 monitor_delay = 1000 # AU (Auto Update) Settings au_enabled = 1 au_auto_timeout = 3000 [newcamd] # Newcamd Protocol Configuration port = 10000@0100:000000;10001@0200:000000 key = 0102030405060708091011121314 [dvbapi] # DVBAPI Configuration (basic - detailed in oscam.dvbapi) enabled = 1 auauto = 1 pmt_mode = 4 request_mode = 1 listen_port = 0 [cccam] # CCCam Protocol Configuration port = 12000 nodeid = 1234567890123456 version = 2.3.2 reshare = 0 ignorereshare = 1 stealth = 1 forward_origin_card = 0 [webif] # Web Interface Enhanced Settings httpport = 8888 httpuser = admin httppwd = change_this_password httpcss = /usr/share/oscam/oscam.css httpjscript = /usr/share/oscam/oscam.js httprefresh = 30 httphideidleclients = 1 httpreadonly = 0 httpsavefullcfg = 0
Configuration Section Breakdown
[global] Section - Core Settings
Timeouts & Performance
clienttimeout = 5000- 5 second client timeoutfallbacktimeout = 3000- 3 second fallbackcachedelay = 120- 2 minute cache delay
Network Optimization
netprio = 1- Network prioritybindwait = 120- Bind wait timeclientdyndns = 1- Dynamic DNS support
Security & Anti-Cascading
Anti-Cascading Protection
ac_enabled = 1- Enable protectionac_users = 1- Per user limitsac_penalty = 1- Penalty system
Load Balancing
lb_mode = 1- Smart load balancinglb_nbest_readers = 2- Best readerslb_max_ecmcount = 500- ECM limits
Performance Optimization
Cache Settings
cacheex_enable = 0- Disabled by defaultcacheex_maxhop = 2- Max hopscacheex_wait_time = 50- Wait time
Protocol Optimization
ccckeepalive = 1- Keep connections alivecccreconnect = 300- Reconnect intervalau_enabled = 1- Auto update enabled
How to Apply the Configuration
- 1. Acquire the optimized oscam.conf configuration shown above
- 2. Establish FTP connection to your satellite receiver
- 3. Access the
/etc/tuxbox/config/system directory - 4. Create backup of any existing oscam.conf file
- 5. Transfer the new configuration document
- 6. Modify authentication credentials (update default admin access)
- 7. Configure file permissions to 644 access level
- 8. Execute complete OSCam restart procedure
- 9. Open web management interface at http://receiver-ip:8888
Password Security
Essential Security Alert
Default credentials must never be retained! Immediately modify the httppwd parameter following setup completion. Implement a robust, distinctive access code.
Common Configuration Issues
❌ "Web management panel inaccessible"
- • Confirm port 8888 availability (ensure no conflicting services)
- • Validate network firewall permits port 8888 access
- • Verify OSCam operational status (
ps aux | grep oscam) - • Attempt connection using receiver IP: http://192.168.1.100:8888
- • Examine oscam.log for initialization error messages
⚠️ "Elevated processor utilization"
- • Minimize activity logging level (
disablelog = 1) - • Deactivate redundant communication protocols
- • Establish suitable data storage boundaries
- • Track performance using
topsystem command - • Identify potential uncontrolled background tasks
🔧 "Communication session expirations"
- • Extend
clienttimeoutparameter (consider 10000) - • Evaluate network pathway to remote servers
- • Confirm oscam.server connection details
- • Experiment with alternative DNS service providers
- • Investigate network security blocking outbound connections
Performance Tuning for 2025
Advanced Optimization Settings
For High-Traffic Setups:
For Low-Power Devices:
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