The OSCam Webinterface is the most powerful debugging tool. Navigate to the tab, which displays real-time connection attempts, ECM requests, and card status updates. This is often the fastest way to identify syntax errors or protocol mismatches.
The oscam.dvbapi file provides fine-grained control over how OSCam handles decryption requests from your receiver. It applies rules on a "first match, first used" basis.
[reader] label = local_smartcard description = Internal Local Card Slot protocol = mouse device = /dev/ttyUSB0 caid = 0100 detect = cd mhz = 357 cardmhz = 357 group = 1 emmcache = 1,3,2,0 Use code with caution.
| Problem | Common Cause | Solution | | --------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | | - Incorrect reader configuration - Wrong CAID/protocol | - Double-check the device , caid , and ident in the [reader] section. | | Port not open / timeout | - Firewall blocking the port - Wrong port in the config | - Open the port in the server's firewall - Verify the port in the user/reader settings. | | No matching reader | - User's group does not match reader's group - Wrong CAID | - Ensure the user's group = value matches the reader's group = value. | | Card not updating (AU) | - EMMs not being received or saved | - Set saveemm-u=1 in the [reader] section. - Check the au parameter in the user's account. | | CWs not found | - ECM whitelist too restrictive - High system load | - Relax the ecmwhitelist settings in the reader config - Monitor system resources. |
: The reader configuration file. It tells OSCam how to interface with local hardware card readers (like Smargo or Easymouse) or external remote proxy servers.
# Example 1: Physical Internal Slot Reader [reader] label = internal_card description = Local Smartcard Slot protocol = internal device = /dev/sci0 caid = 098C boxid = 12345678 detect = cd mhz = 450 cardmhz = 2700 group = 1 emmcache = 1,3,2,0 # Example 2: Remote Proxy Reader (CCcam Protocol) [reader] label = remote_proxy description = Backup Network Line protocol = cccam device = ://server.com,12000 user = server_username password = server_password inactivitytimeout = 30 group = 2 cccversion = 2.3.2 ccckeepalive = 1 Use code with caution.
: Restricts WebIF access. In this example, only the local machine and devices within the 192.168.1.X subnet can log in.
OSCam distributes requests based on response times (Round Robin or Least Load – configurable in oscam.conf under [cache] ).
: A vital logical setting. Every reader must belong to a group (e.g., Group 1, Group 2). Users can only access readers if they share the same group number.