| Parameter | Description & Example | | :--- | :--- | | logfile | Defines where OSCam writes its log. You can specify a file path, use stdout to print to the console, or send logs to a remote syslog server with syslog . logfile = /var/log/oscam.log | | nice | Sets the process priority of OSCam on your system. The range is from -20 (highest priority) to +20 (lowest priority). A negative value can improve performance but might impact other system tasks. Example: nice = -1 | | usrfile | Creates a dedicated log file for user activity, such as ECM requests and client connections. This is essential for monitoring your users and diagnosing issues. Example: usrfile = /var/log/oscam/oscamuser.log | | cwlogdir | Defines a directory where OSCam can log Control Words (CWs). This is a highly sensitive debugging feature as it can reveal decryption keys. It should be used with extreme caution and typically only for temporary diagnostics. Example: cwlogdir = /var/log/oscam/cw |
Essential for local descrambling on set-top boxes (STBs) like Enigma2 or PC-based receivers. Arch Linux Forums to enable the DVB Application Programming Interface. : The username defined in oscam.user that this DVB API instance will use. : Specifies the hardware environment (e.g., oscam.conf
A standard oscam.conf file is divided into distinct headers wrapped in square brackets, such as [global] , [webif] , and various protocol sections. | Parameter | Description & Example | |
: Sets system priority. A value of -1 or lower ensures the CPU prioritizes OSCam processing over secondary background tasks to minimize picture freezing. The range is from -20 (highest priority) to
: Defines how many levels of "resharing" are allowed for keys. key (for newcamd) : The 14-byte DES key used for encryption (e.g., 0102030405060708091011121314 5. [cache] Section