# Setting keyword values

There are several ways to set the values of read/write keywords:

- Duplicate the board keyword file corresponding to your country and board type, modify the new file, specify the name of this new file in the File statement in the system configuration file, and run oamsys again. For information about board keyword file syntax, refer to the Dialogic® NaturalAccess™ OAM System Developer’s Manual.

- Create a new board keyword file, either with additional keywords, or keywords whose values override earlier settings.

- Specify parameter settings directly with the oamcfg utility. For more information about oamcfg, refer to the Dialogic® NaturalAccess™ OAM System Developer’s Manual.

- Specify the settings with OAM service functions. For more information, refer to the Dialogic® NaturalAccess™ OAM API Developer's Manual.

Note: Keyword values in the CG board keyword files take effect after the board is rebooted.