what difference does it make ? 192.168.1.x
For fault finding Peculiar problems :all inputs are required .
I check the ethernet/wireless card details/
your selection of DNS
whether connected in "Bridged" mode or
"Always On" PPPoE mode
The data cannot be misused..
Avoid tunnel data.
Para two :
Any problem solving simplify it.
(1)Use Ubuntu ( I don't Know) connect desktop in LAN.
result ? connection stable ? Home page misdirection ?
(2) switch off Desktop. test in Laptop LAN mode VISTA OS)
(3)then WIFI mode.
( 4) Hosts Page equivalent for Ubuntu I don't know.