Quick question on ADSL filter setup

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Hi all, I was wondering if someone offer me some advice on the best way to setup my broadband and telephone connection here.

Currently I have a simple basic one telephone & ADSL broadband router connected to my main socket, although the router is upstairs in my room via an extension cable:
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However, I want to add a second telephone in my room upstairs, and I'm not sure which of these two options would be best? I would prefer option 2 as it would only require one extension cable up to my room instead of two, but I'm not sure if one filter is enough, and if I need a second one at the mains socket too?

Option 1:
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Option 2:
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Reason I have the router upstairs is because I like to keep an eye on it as I do suffer the occasional dropped connection and there is no easily accessible power socket near the phone socket downstairs. Many thanks for reading!

ps. I know which cables to use but I couldn't be bothered to label them in the diagrams as it's not the type of cable but rather the setup I'm seeking advice for :)
 
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Ok thanks for clearing that up. I'll try and see if I can find a spare ADSL filter somewhere, and give option 2 a try.

One final question, with option 2 do I stick the second ADSL filter between the main socket and splitter, or between the splitter and downstairs phone?
 
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