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Answer to question 1: You can use a router. A multi-port router will always have a switch for multiple ports.
Answer to question 2: You can use a second router to increase your range. There are draw backs.
The simple answer is you can use a second router to increase your wireless range while having the same SSID for simpler roaming. However, there are draw backs: Since both routers are not centralized controlled, wireless roaming does not work well. Your wireless device will only pickup the closer (stronger) SSID if the connected SSID drops off completely. Also, remember to turn of DHCP on one of the routers, so they do not give conflicting IPs.
A solution is to purchase an Access Point (AP) that is capable of centralized control. From here, you can add more APs when needed. However, these cost more than a consumer AP, since you're in small business range products.
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