To start with, Yes you need a chip. Buy yourself an Xecuter3 modchip. Then go to www.download.com and get a copy of CoreFTP. I don't recomend FlashFXP because unless you can find a new crack that currently does not exist, then you have to pay for the program. Yes you nead an eathernet card and a crossover cable. Then do a search for a guide on how to set it all up.