Jenkins console gives "Connection refused" when using :ext: for CVSROOT and CVS_RSH=ssh

I'm trying to switch from :pserver: to :ext: and use ssh for secure checkouts. I've set up my keys and am connecting just fine with no password to the cvs server as my Jenkins/cvs user (builder). However, Jenkins is giving me the following error on checkout, though when I paste the cvs command

Re: Jenkins console gives "Connection refused" when using :ext: for CVSROOT and CVS_RSH=ssh

g to a newer version of the CVS plugin? It's got > built in support for CVS :ext: connections with key files without having to > define environment variables to the host operating system. > > Thanks, > Michael > > > On Saturday, January 12, 2013 1:05:42 AM UTC, Cynsa