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Asus AC3100 RT-AC88U Router How to configure devices so I can have better connections with my devices?

My Cisco Router is 3 years outside its last firmware update. I am having problems with it so I purchased the Asus AC3100 above. It has 8 LAN ports and a powerful wireless connection with 5 Ghtz. It has 5 Ghtz and 2.4 Ghtz as well as 8 LAN ports. Not worried about the LAN ports just need to figure out how to configure the router so everything below has its on dedicated IP address. ( I assume that is what I need to do?) I assume this but not sure how to do. If I am leaving something out you need or I need to do please advise?

The Problem is when I start to run specific machines or watch TV intermittently, I get conflicts and dropped signal all over. The only way to resolve with the old router is to shut down and reboot to figure out what I can keep on or leave off. I hope this Newer 2017 ASUS Router will be more helpful and last at least a few years. Listed below is what I have in my home/office. Can anyone suggest any configurations or practices that I can use to get this working? I have listed below information as well as device connection types. 1W = One wireless device. 1LAN = One LAN (hardwired) connection or both. Any advice on what I need to make sure I do to allow everything to be seamless is appreciated. Thank you.

I have wireless devices all over the house.
PC's Laptops & Tablets
1- Window10 Dell Vostro 3750 Laptop. (1W)
1- Windows10 Tower with both LAN and Wireless Card. (1W & 1LAN)
1- Wireless Printer HP MFP 1210 NFW All-in-One Printer. (1W)
1- PowerEdge Server 2008 LAN Connection. (1LAN)
2- Windows Vista Machines Dedicated to LAN For backups & for specific software applications. (1LAN each =2)
3- Android Samsung Galaxy devices 1-tablet, 2-Smartphones.
         (Not sure if they affect the number of IP addresses assigned?)  ???
1-MacBookPro wireless only. ( I assume it only takes up one IP address when on?) (1W)
1-Occasionally I will plug up an older XP machine for a specific piece of software to run. (1LAN)

TV's Other Home Devices
3 Smart TV's
   1-LG Smart TV with external ROKU device (Not sure if the TV takes an IP address but the ROKU does.)  (1W)
   1-Samsung SmartTV 4K. with external Roku Device. (Both take up an IP address) (2W)
   1-SharpTV with built-in ROKU device. (I assume it only takes up one IP address?)  (1W)
   1-Honeywell wireless Thermostat. ( Assume it takes up one IP address.) (1W)
   1-Netgear Wireless Extender to help with the reception on the far end of the house. (not sure if it requires an IP address?)  ???

I guess the simplest would be to ask....What do I need to make sure I do in order to keep things working. Thank you.
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Thank you. I was unclear of the terms and that cleared them up. I greatly appreciate your support. Funny Mr. Cieslik and I are from the same small town different states. Bristol, PA and Bristol, TN/VA. I knew I needed to do something to the router just did not know what the proper terms are and what they mean. That was great. Let's hope this year is full of lower taxes higher wages and more people at work than in jail. Regards. Rob Burdine RUAVOL2
You are very welcome and I was happy to help.  Happy New Year to you all.
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