I am trying to figure out the optimal way to connect my PS3 directly to my computer for BOINC and I know that normally a PS3 is connected on a LAN line. But when I step back and take a larger look at my home network, I think I may have a larger mess on my hands to sort out and get the most out of both home media and BOINC.

I live in a townhome, with Comcast internet (123Mbps download, 12Mbps upload, 10ms ping). Downstairs in the living room the internet cable enters the house and runs through the modem and wireless router. I tried to get Comcast to run Ethernet connections upstairs to my office, but after learning that it would cost me $600 bucks and special permission from the landlord I decided against it.

Downstairs hardwired into the router with Ethernet cables are cable TV or TiVo connection, Roku box, Sony Blue ray home theater, and an old Lenovo desktop computer (not running BOINC). Then upstairs, I am connected off the wireless router via CAT5e cable to my wife’s and my computer; both on two separate 50 ft. cables and both running BOINC. When I look at it all… it just seems like one big heaped mess. Connected wirelessly I have a second Roku box in my bedroom, a couple of Samsung Galaxy S5 phones (running BOINC), and tablets (running BOINC).

I want to get this mess sorted out and not sure really where to start. I want to get the PS3 connected, downgrade its firmware, drop Linux onto it and set it up to run BOINC. Then eventually, I would like to build a server to replace the old Lenovo desktop downstairs and set it up as a home media/BOINC server. Is something like this possible? Does anyone have a setup like this that could offer me some suggestions on getting this mess sorted out so that I am getting the most out of it?

I want to get the PS3 connected, downgrade its firmware, drop Linux onto it and set it up to run BOINC.

You got that bit right as Sony later intentionally borked the capability, but, have you confirmed there are still PS3 supporting projects around? (From reading, Folding@Home discontinued support because of Sony's actions.

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