2. Yes. There have been long, old, discussions about IP conflicts. This is one ancient protocol (IP networking) so you must assign IPs outside the DHCP range or use DHCP only.
3. This may sound awful but I never install range extenders. I install WAPs. I leave range extender support to its maker and seller. I don't want to feel the burn.

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