Yes, the CUDY AC1200 4G LTE at R1,396 suits a data science worker who wants a steadier small-office network for shared files, notebooks, CSV exports, and a network drive on one local setup. A network drive is worth it when more than one device needs the same datasets, but the router matters because slow or unstable local access can make every sync, copy, and backup feel heavier than it should.

Router choice for shared datasets

The CUDY AC1200 4G LTE at R1,396 is the sensible first pick because its AC1200 spec gives you a stronger local wireless base for moving project folders around the office. Its 4G LTE support also makes it useful where a data desk needs a connection path that is not tied only to one fixed line.

For a lighter desk or travel-heavy workflow, the CUDY N300 Travel at R450 is a compact option for basic file access, model notes, and quick dataset checks. Its N300 spec is not the fast choice for huge folders, but it can keep a simple working setup connected when the priority is portability and low cost.

Home server shelf for data science work

A small home server shelf with a network drive, laptop, and router is often more practical than copying files between USB drives. The CUDY AC1200 4G LTE at R1,396 fits that shelf because AC1200 gives the shared drive a better wireless path for everyday notebooks and reports, while the ASUS PCE-AX1800 adapter at R147 can improve a desktop workstation that needs AX1800 wireless access to the same files.

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