A: Older, insecure Conax versions might work via emulation, but modern Conax 7+ apps (like those from providers) are hardened and cannot be bypassed with simple key files.
The "software" aspect often refers to tools that interact with Conax-protected smart cards (CAM modules) or software-based clients (Contegoâ„¢) to allow authorized viewing of encrypted channels. What is Conax Encryption Technology? Conax Key Software