Looking for step by step set up instructions for direct connection from HDR to Mac.

Will I need any third party software (other than an FTP program) to set up the peer to peer network between the HDR unit & the Mac (such as I would if hooking up a Mac & a PC)?

Or will all I need is just a crossover cable & an ethernet card?

Will the same ethernet cards which work on the PC also work on the Mac (I have a few laying around)?

Is there a step by step guide to do this in one of the technical references?

Are there any issues we should be aware of with Performer?

We will be doing some things like radio & TV/Video programs for which the background compositions will be done using the MOTU program.

Thanks very much for any responses.

jason