Fetch Softworks

passive to active settings (4 posts)

• Started 12 years ago by peggy
• Latest reply 12 years ago from Scott McGuire

• peggy Member

  I am not able to get into a dedicated server because I have to switch my settings from passive to active. How can I do that?

  Posted 12 years ago #

• Scott McGuire Administrator

  Hi,

  Fetch 5 or later should automatically switch between passive and active if one doesn't work.

  Which version of Fetch are you using?

  Thanks,

  Scott McGuire
  Fetch Softworks

  Posted 12 years ago #

• peggy Member

  An earlier one. Thanks, I'll upgrade.

  peg

  Posted 12 years ago #

• Scott McGuire Administrator

  Hi Peg,

  While we would recommend upgrading if you have Fetch 4 - because it is not completely compatible with recent versions of Mac OS X, in addition to handling active vs. passive better - we can tell you how to do what you need in Fetch 4. I just needed to know which version you had, so I could give you the correct instructions.

  Here's what to do in Fetch 4:

  * Click Cancel in the New Connection dialog, if the New Connection dialog is showing.
  * Choose Preferences from the Fetch menu.
  * Click the Firewall tab.
  * Uncheck the "Use passive mode transfers (PASV)" checkbox.
  * Click OK.

  From now on Fetch will connect in active mode.

  (For most users the upgrade to the most recent version of Fetch is only $10; if you'd like more information about upgrading, let us know.)

  Thanks,

  Scott McGuire
  Fetch Softworks

  Posted 12 years ago #