Using internet in a hotel room

Im going away to Austria over the summer and need the use of the net while Im there. The hotel we have booked states that they have modems in the room but you need to bring your own cables.
That is all I have been told!
Sooo, I know your likely to say 'we need more information' but what cable do I need and how can I connect to the net when Im there? I currently use my macbook wirelessly (which is extremely easy to set up) but have used it via ethernet cable aswell. Ive never used it via a modem (unless it goes through a router aswell), so Im a bit confused.
Any help appreciated

This will depend on "modem" in the room. The macbooks do not have their own "modem" all they have is either the wireless card or the gigabyte internet. You can purchase a USB modem from apple.com.
If it ends up being some dial-up connection you may need the USB modem and a phone cord.
More than likely, though, it will be the situation as the previous poster and simply carrying an Ethernet cable will work out for you.

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