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How to Add OSCam Server in Dreambox - Configuration Guide

Learn how to insert and configure OSCam server lines in Dreambox receivers. Includes oscam.server file setup, reader configuration, and connection testing.

OSCam Server File Location

File Path

/etc/tuxbox/config/oscam.server

Alternative locations: /usr/keys/oscam.server or /var/keys/oscam.server

Adding Server Configuration

Method 1: Via OSCam Web Interface

  1. Access OSCam web interface (http://dreambox-ip:8888)
  2. Go to Config → Readers
  3. Click "Add Reader"
  4. Fill in server details
  5. Save and restart OSCam

Method 2: Manual Configuration

  1. Connect via FTP to your Dreambox
  2. Open oscam.server file
  3. Add server block as shown below
  4. Save and set permissions to 644
  5. Restart OSCam service

Server Configuration Format

[reader] label                         = myserver protocol                      = cccam device                        = server.cccam-provider.com,12000 user                          = your_username password                      = your_password inactivitytimeout             = 30 group                         = 1 cccversion                    = 2.3.2 ccckeepalive                  = 1 audisabled                    = 1

Configuration Parameters

Required Settings

  • label - Reader name
  • protocol - cccam or newcamd
  • device - server:port
  • user - your username
  • password - your password

Optional Settings

  • group - user group
  • cccversion - CCCam version
  • ccckeepalive - keep connection
  • inactivitytimeout - timeout
  • audisabled - disable AU

Testing Connection

Testing Commands
  1. 1. Check OSCam logs: tail -f /tmp/oscam.log
  2. 2. Verify reader status in web interface
  3. 3. Test with encrypted channel
  4. 4. Check ECM time (should be < 1000ms)
  5. 5. Monitor connection stability

Common Issues

❌ Connection Failed

  • • Verify server details are correct
  • • Check internet connection
  • • Confirm server is online
  • • Try different port if blocked
  • • Check firewall settings

⚠️ Channels Not Clearing

  • • Ensure CAID is supported by server
  • • Check oscam.services configuration
  • • Verify DVBAPI is enabled
  • • Test with different channel
  • • Check entitlements on server

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