Fetch 5 does not connect via FTP, "unrecognized protection level" alert

Issue or symptom

When using Fetch 5 with a GSSAPI connection to Mac OS X Server, the connection may not succeed. An alert may appear in Fetch stating that there is an "unrecognized protection level".

Solution

As a workaround, deselect "Encrypted Connection" in the Fetch connection window.


Additional information

By default, Fetch 5 tries to establish an encrypted FTP connection. The FTP server in Mac OS X Server does not support this type of protection.

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Published Date: Feb 20, 2012