WebIRESS FAQs

  1. I need help with the functionality of WebIRESS, including how to buy and sell online
  2. How do I clear my browser cache?
  3. I can access Trader Dealer from one computer but not another
  4. What browser should I use?
  5. Technical Requirements for WebIRESS

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  1. I need help with the functionality of WebIRESS, including how to buy and sell online

    Comprehensive Help guides are available within your trading software. In WebIRESS, select the Help menu located at the top of the WebIRESS screen, or open the Help guide here.

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  2. How do I clear my browser cache?

      To clear your cache in Internet Explorer 6:
      Log out of your account and close all other open browser windows.
      Click the 'Tools' menu at the top of your browser, and select 'Internet Options'.
      Click the 'General' tab at the top of the dialogue box.
      Click 'Delete Files' under 'Temporary Internet Files'.
      Select 'Delete all offline content' by checking the box.
      Click 'OK'.

    • To clear your cache in Internet Explorer 7:
      Log out of your account and close all other open browser windows.
      Click the 'Tools' menu, and select 'Delete Browsing History...'.
      Click 'Delete Files' under 'Temporary Internet Files'.
      Click 'Delete Cookies'.
      Click 'OK'.

    • To clear your cache in Mozilla Firefox:
      Log out of your account and close all other open browser windows.
      Click the 'Tools' menu at the top of your browser, and select 'Clear Private Data...'
      Select the 'Cookies' and 'Cache' checkboxes.
      Click 'Clear Private Data Now'.

    • To clear your cache in Safari:
      Log out of your account and close all other open browser windows.
      Open the 'Safari' menu on your browser's toolbar.
      Select 'Empty Cache'.
      Click 'Empty' in the dialogue box.

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  3. I can access Trader Dealer from one computer but not another

    If you are unable to login from work, for example, this may be because it has a secure internal network called a "firewall". A firewall keeps a network secure but it can also prevent you from accessing certain information because it does not allow for secure web sessions. Also check that you have cleared your cache. You can read more about WebIRESS and Firewalls here http://web.iress.com.au/info/SecurityInfo.htm.

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  4. What browser should I use?

    You can use any modern browser that supports Java. Make sure that you are using the most current version of your browser available. This will make the most of your time on our site and online generally.

    To get the latest version of Firefox go to: http://www.getfirefox.com

    To get the latest version of Internet Explorer go to: http://www.microsoft.com/ie

    This site will also display correctly in Apple's Safari browser, however support for this browser is not guaranteed from our third party suppliers.

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  5. Technical Requirements for WebIRESS

    Information on the computer and communications setup required to run WebIRESS: http://web.iress.com.au/info/requirements.htm

    Information regarding connection to WebIRESS if you sit behind a corporate firewall: http://web.iress.com.au/info/securityinfo.htm

    If you're having trouble connecting through to WebIRESS: http://web.iress.com.au/info/troubleshooting.htm

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