# Can I use my iPad 2 or laptop on this wifi service in Japan? **URL:** \ **Category:** Factual Questions\ **Created:** [March 18, 2016, 6:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-use-my-ipad-2-or-laptop-on-this-wifi-service-in-japan/749372 "2016-03-18T06:05:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Leaper](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/4bbf92/32.png) [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2016, 6:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-use-my-ipad-2-or-laptop-on-this-wifi-service-in-japan/749372/1 "2016-03-18T06:05:28Z")
I’m likely going to be visiting Japan in a few months. I was pointed by family towards a Wifi service for visitors there. Its FAQ states: “This service can be used with wireless LAN-equipped devices meeting Wi-Fi (IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac) standards for smartphones, tablets and PCs etc.” I have an iPad 2, which would be my first choice for use there for obvious reasons. Its Regulatory page under the General tab lists the following for Japan: T D111322003 R 003WWA111318 R 003WWA111319 R 003WWA111320 R 003WWA111321 What are the chances I’ll be able to use my iPad on this service in Japan? If I can’t, then my '09 Macbook Pro is even less likely to be able to, but I can’t figure out how to see what standards it conforms to. Thanks in advance. ---
**Author:** ![eschereal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eschereal/32/18939_2.png) [@eschereal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eschereal)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2016, 6:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-use-my-ipad-2-or-laptop-on-this-wifi-service-in-japan/749372/2 "2016-03-18T06:42:58Z")
Yes. ---
**Author:** ![Leaper](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/4bbf92/32.png) [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2016, 9:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-use-my-ipad-2-or-laptop-on-this-wifi-service-in-japan/749372/3 "2016-03-18T09:13:41Z")
Do you mean the iPad, the laptop, or both? I wasn’t sure because, as I said, the specific numbers in the quote didn’t appear in that setting page I found, and I can’t find the equivalent one on my laptop. ---
**Author:** ![Wolf333](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolf333/32/3460_2.png) [@Wolf333](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wolf333)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2016, 9:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-use-my-ipad-2-or-laptop-on-this-wifi-service-in-japan/749372/4 "2016-03-18T09:58:14Z")
IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac are international standards. Yes, your wireless devices will work. ---
**Author:** ![Machine\_Elf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/82dd89/32.png) [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2016, 11:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-use-my-ipad-2-or-laptop-on-this-wifi-service-in-japan/749372/5 "2016-03-18T11:40:54Z")
Wife and I have used an iPad 2 on WiFi during trips to Japan ever since we got it. ---
**Author:** ![core](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/d26b3c/32.png) [@core](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/core)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2016, 11:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-use-my-ipad-2-or-laptop-on-this-wifi-service-in-japan/749372/6 "2016-03-18T11:57:39Z")
> [@Leaper](#): > > Do you mean the iPad, the laptop, or both? I wasn’t sure because, as I said, the specific numbers in the quote didn’t appear in that setting page I found, and I can’t find the equivalent one on my laptop. You will be able to use the wifi quoted above with any device you’ve got. The only time I run into problems with my 15+ year old devices is when I visit friends who think it’s fun to disable 802.11b on their routers. But the FAQ you quoted says ‘b’ is supported. ---
**Author:** ![Sunny\_Daze](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunny_daze/32/438_2.png) [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2016, 2:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-use-my-ipad-2-or-laptop-on-this-wifi-service-in-japan/749372/7 "2016-03-18T14:15:30Z")
Concur. You should have no issues. In terms of technical specs, I googled and [found the Apple Page for iPad 2](https://support.apple.com/kb/sp622?locale=en_US). If you scroll through it, you’ll find the information on supported types of WiFi that you were looking for.