Who can use the labs?

Anyone with a Nexus account (regardless of faculty), can use these computers.

When are the labs open?

All labs (except PAS 1237 and ECH 1205) are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, except during Christmas holidays. PAS 1237 is open Monday - Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm (unless previously booked). ECH 1205 is open only for classes booked in the room.

How can I find out more about labs?

For a list of public computing labs across campus, please view the Waterloo Polaris User's Guide.

Can the labs be booked?

The Language Lab, PAS1237 and ECH 1205 can sometimes be booked. Please see the Facilities main page for more information.

What is available in each of the labs?

All computers are on the Waterloo Nexus, Windows 7, 100BaseT network.
The information below provides details on each of the labs:

PAS Labs
HH 236
ML109 & 113
AL (Arts Lecture Hall) Thin Clients
ECH 1205

PAS Labs

PAS 1237 *

No. of workstations : 42 + 1 podium computer

CPU: Core 2 Duo, 2.66 Ghz

RAM: 2 GB

Monitor Size: 22 X 17", 20 X 22"

Peripherals: Sound Cards (head phones with long cords required)

Network: Nexus

*Open 8:30 to 4:30, Monday to Friday.

PAS 1098

No. of Workstations:

17 computers, 17 ethernet ports for laptops 

CPU: P4, 3.0 Ghz

RAM: 1 GB

Monitor Size: 22" LCD

Peripherals: Sound Cards, Headphones

Network: Nexus

PAS 1080

No. of workstations : 6

• 3 Macs
• 3 Windows PCs

Macs

CPU: i3, 3.06 Ghz

RAM: 4 GB

Monitor Size: 22" LCD

PCs

CPU: P4, 3.0 Ghz

RAM: 1 GB

Monitor Size: 22" LCD

Peripherals: Sound Cards

Network: Nexus

PAS 1099

No. of workstations : 4

• 1 Release Computer
• 2 Release Touch Screen Monitors
• 1 Multimedia Computer

CPU: P4, 2.6 Ghz

RAM: 256 MB

Monitor Size: 2 x 15", 2 x 15" Touch Screen LCDs

Peripherals: Sound Card, CD-Rom, Scanner

Network: Nexus, Release Monitors

HH 236

No. of workstations: 13

• 1 Release Station (can't use)
• 13 Desktops (can use)

CPU: Core2 Duo, 2.66 Ghz

RAM: 1 Gb

Monitor Size: 17"

Peripherals: Sound Cards, Phone

Network: Nexus

ML 109 and 113

Lab Rating: n/a

The multimedia labs in Modern Languages 109 and 113 feature multimedia enhanced computers, including headphones and foreign language software.

Network: Nexus

AL (Arts Lecture Hall) Thin Clients

No. of workstations: 14

Network: Nexus

These computers have limited software offerings, and can be used to access basic internet-related functions.

ECH 1205

The design lab in ECH 1205 features digital design software

Can the labs be booked?

The language lab machines in ML109,113 that run Nexus are only available for booking by Language Instructors. View Schedules for booking availability.

PAS1237, which has 42 stations and a data projector, can be booked. A Nexus Account is required. View Schedule for booking availability. To book PAS 1237, please e-mail Barb Yantha.

ECH 1205, is only available for booking by Fine Arts, English or DAC instructors. View Schedule for booking availablility. To book ECH 1205, please e-mail Lesley Hartley. 

What printers and scanners are available and where?

Printers

PAS1099 and HH236

The \\nxsartsapp\q_arts print server is routed to all Arts Nexus accounts. Jobs sent to this server (when you choose to print a file using your lab computer) can be released to a printer using a release monitor in either PAS1099 or HH236.

Model: HP LaserJet 8100 DN

Print type: Black and white prints only

Cost: 10¢ per single-sided and 15¢ per double-sided pages

Scanners

PAS1099

Model: Hewlett Packard(HP) ScanJet 5200C