Computer labs, printing and photocopying
The Centre is data cabled throughout and has a high speed Internet connection (20Mbps/20Mbps). Three computer laboratories are available for student use and feature networked computers (PC and Mac) loaded with basic Office programs and networked printers. To access computers and printing facilities, a local account is required which is provided by the Centre's IT Services staff. Each floor of the Centre has a photocopier available for student and staff use. Charges apply for printing and photocopying services.
Wireless Internet
A free, secure wireless network is available throughout the Centre. If you are a Monash student or staff member, you can connect to the Eduroam network using your Authcate login. Other networks are available for non-Monash visitors for which connection information is provided by IT Services.
Audio/Video equipment and services
Each teaching and conference room includes the following standard equipment:
- data projector
- laptop computer
- DVD/CD player
- audio system
- overhead screen, where necessary
- microphone (fixed and/or wireless), where necessary
The Salone Grollo, Sala Veneziana and Sala Toscana rooms each have a lectern fitted with a touchscreen central controller. The Salone Grollo also boasts the latest video and audio recording equipment.
Additional equipment may be available for hire.
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PC Lab / Student Lounge |
Laptops |
Macs |
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Intel I3 or i5 - 4 GB RAM - 500 GB HD - Webcam - Display 23'' wide - DVD - Italian keyboard |
Intel i5 - 4 GB RAM - 500GB HD - Display 13,3'' wide - WIFI - DVD (external USB) - US keyboard |
iMac 21,5''- 4GB-500 GB HD - WIFI - DVD - Italian keyboard |
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Microsoft Windows 7 Pro 64 bit |
Microsoft Windows 7 Pro 64 bit |
Mac Os X 10.10.2 |
Telephony services
Toll-free telephone calls can be made to Australian educational and research organisations from the Monash Prato Centre through the telecommunications link AARNet. To make a VoIP call from available handsets within the Centre, dial 9 before the international number, i.e., 9 0061 (don't use the +).
The following table provides some test numbers:
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AARNet |
9 0061 262112606 |
MCU, loopback test |
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AARNet |
9 0061 262112650 |
Echo Test |
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Monash University |
9 0061 399035940 |
MCU, loopback test |
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Deakin University |
9 0061 352236900 |
Auto Attendant |
From Prato, the following list is an example of some of the institutions in Australia that can be contacted:
- Adelaide University (Unicare EHealth)
- Australian National University
- Australian Institute of Marine Science
- University of Ballarat
- Canberra University
- Charles Sturt University
- CSIRO
- Curtin University
- Deakin University
- Griffith University
- Monash University Australia
- Monash University Prato Centre (Italy)
- Swinburne University
- The University of New England (Parramatta TelePresence)
- Victoria University
- LaTrobe University
Please note public telephone and fax facilities are not available on site at the Centre.
Contact IT Services for further information on our technical facilities.