Try 8333 and let me know if that resolves the issue.
I use 8333 on one machine, 8332 on another machine with no issues.
If you’re using the GUI client, be sure to click “Settings”, “Options”, and then “Enable RPC Server”.
“daemon=1” is if you’re using bitcoinIId launched from an ms-dos terminal or Linux terminal and want it to run unseen in the background.
I installed the Win 64 qt wallet but not sure how to connect an asic to mine. stratum? port?
You’re going to want to look into BFGminer, CGminer, or MultiMiner.