What is the new “nauta” App used for?
This application is used to establish a connection with the nauta (temporary or permanent) access account from WIFI_ETECSA public sites, easily and securely. In addition, it allows free access to the nauta user Portal through the Wi-Fi network or by activating mobile data, with no need to enter the URL address of such portal in the browser.
What advantages does this App offer me?
Where can I download the application?
You can freely download it at www.etecsa.cu by enabling mobile data. You can also download it from Apklis, App Store, www.apklis.cu.
What is the nauta app latest version?
It is the version 1.2.0.1
Does this application belong to ETECSA?
Yes, this application is developed by ETECSA.
What is the size of this application?
It is 2.9 MB.
In which devices can I install this application?
In phones or mobile devices with Android operating system, version 3.0 or higher.
What version of android does this app work for?
For android version 3.0 or higher.
Where can I connect with this application?
In all WIFI_ETECSA public places.
If I access the ETECSA’s site through mobile data to download it, does it cost me?
No. The access to the ETECSA’s site is free of charge through mobile data.
Why does the application (app) request different permissions from the phone (device)? What are these permissions?
The permissions requested by the application are essential to ensure the proper functioning of the application. In this latest version, the requirement to enable the location permission is removed, it is no longer mandatory, but it is requested:
When installing the application, what permissions does it request from the phone (device) for its operation?
While installing the app, it requests me to accept the “Terms of Usage”, what should I do?
We recommend you to read carefully the “Terms of Usage” and if you agree, click on Accept. They detail important aspects and information such as the “General Information” of the app, “Legal Information”, “Information Confidentiality”, “Security” and “Contact”.
It is very important to periodically check out the “Terms of Usage” because they can be modified under certain circumstances.
When I enter the app I see on the right menu a “Configuration” option. What facilities does this option give me?
This option allows you to activate or deactivate different facilities such as:
These facilities are enabled by default, but customers can disable them at any time.
What other information is available on the right menu?
The menu on the right also displays information regarding:
It is very important to periodically check out the “Terms of Usage” because they may be modified by ETECSA under certain circumstances.
How can I use this application?
To use this application you have to:
The app automatically performs two very quick steps:
Then it will display, in the same application, a window to enter your nauta access account data (user and password). Once you have entered your data you must click on the “Accept” button, to then use the Internet service.
The application will then display the “Connection Time” window where you can close the session once you have finished using the service.
How long does the application take to Verify and connect?
The verification process depends on the congestion level that may exist on the Wi-Fi site where you are and in the event it verifies successfully, the step to be connected is very fast, almost imperceptible.
Does the application save my data?
The application has an option to “remember” the nauta account data, but it will only save the credentials (username and password) if you check this “Reminder” option. These will be deleted once you uncheck the option.
Can I close the browsing session from the application itself?
Yes. Once the browsing session is started from the “nauta” app, it automatically displays a screen with the “Remaining time” information as well as the “Refresh time” and “Logout” options.
If I use the application to log in, can I quickly check the information about the nauta access account?
Yes. You have to enter first the account information (username and password) and click on the “USER INFORMATION” button and it will automatically show, among other information of interest, the “available balance” in your nauta access account.
If my connection drops when I am connected to the Wi-Fi_ETECSA network through the “nauta” app, do I have to authenticate again?
If the browsing session is still active, no; the application will connect again and will show you the “Logout” screen. For security reasons, the system automatically closes the session after two (2) minutes of inactivity as long as you are connected to the WIFI_ETECSA network.
While connected through the application and the connection is down, but the logout screen does not show up, what should I do?
You have to reconnect to the WIFI_ETECSA network and the app will verify if your browsing session is still active and then it will display the “logout” screen. Remember that this is the safest way to disconnect from browsing. For security reasons, the system automatically closes the session after two (2) minutes of inactivity as long as you are connected to the WIFI_ETECSA network.
If I am connected through the application and disconnect me from the WIFI_ETECSA, is the browsing session closed yet?
I order to close the browsing session in a safe way, we suggest you to do it through the app itself by means of the “Close Session” option. For security reasons, the system automatically closes the session after two (2) minutes of inactivity as long as you are connected to the WIFI_ETECSA network.
If I am connected through the application and my phone is turned off, will I be logged out or will my session remain open?
For security reasons, the system automatically closes the session after two (2) minutes of inactivity as long as you are connected to the WIFI_ETECSA network.
If someone shares with me his/her connection in ETECSA’s Wi-Fi, can I log in through this application?
Yes, but first the app will notify you that you are not directly connected to an ETECSA’s access point (WIFI_ETECSA) and may compromise the security of your account. Please note that if you do so, it will be at your own risk.
I am trying to update the browsing time from the app but it is not displayed
Try again by clicking on “Update time”, the application displays a notification message when that time was successfully updated. If the operation to update the time was not successful, the application also displays a message.
Does this application only allow me to use it to be connected to the WIFI_ETECSA network?
No. With this application you can also access the Nauta User Portalfree of charge while connected to the WIFI_ETECSA network or by activating mobile data.
Where can I give feedback or suggestions about the application?
You can comment your criteria or suggestions about the application through the 118, Commercial Information service, or you can email to atención.usuarios@etecsa.cu. You can also contact through ETECSA’s profiles in social networks.
I am already connected to the WIFI_ETECSA network and I am trying to access the nauta User Portal and “Verifying” is displayed on the screen. What is it verifying?
The veracity of the connection to an ETECSA’s access point (WIFI_ETECSA network).
What do “Verifying” and “Connecting” mean?
Verifying: It checks out the connection veracity to an ETECSA’s access point WIFI_ETECSA.
Connecting: It establishes the connection to the Portal chosen.
How do I know that the connection to the nauta user Portal was successful?
The application displays a notification message “User Portal successfully loaded” and automatically displays the window to enter the user data and password.
Can I access the nauta User Portal via mobile data using this application?
Yes. From this application you can access the nauta User Portal for free, without typing the URL address in the browser, you only need to have mobile data enabled on your device.
Can I activate mobile data and access the nauta User Portal from this application?
Yes, from this application you can access the nauta User Portal for free, without typing the URL address in the browser.
If I activate mobile data to access the nauta User Portal, does it consume my resources?
No, the access to the nauta User Portal through mobile data is free of charge.
I am trying to access the nauta User Portal and it displays that I am not connected, what should I do?
You must connect to the WIFI_ETECSA network or activate the mobile data connection.
Can all the operations offered on the nauta user Portal be performed with this app?
Yes. Through this app you can perform all the operations offered on the User Portal.
Does the application allows me to browse through mobile data?
No. It is only to browse with the (temporary or permanent) nauta account through ETECSA’s Wi-Fi network (WIFI_ETECSA).
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Can I use this application to be connected through the Wi-Fi network of the nauta Hogar service?
No. It is only for connecting from ETECSA’s public Wi-Fi sites (WIFI_ETECSA).
I am in a hotel and the “nauta” application (app) does not work
The application is designed to work on public WIFI_ETECSA sites. There are Internet areas such as hotels, where service access restrictions are implemented by the owner and therefore although you can be connected to its wireless network you cannot use the browsing service.