Is a network switch worth it for a home security setup in South Africa?

The CUDY AC1200 4G LTE at R1,396 suits a camera-heavy home security setup that needs a router with mobile data support and enough wireless headroom for day-to-day devices. A switch can help when you already have several wired cameras, but for many homes the smarter first upgrade is a stronger router that can anchor the small-office network style layout security gear often needs.

Router first, switch second

A network switch is worth it when your recorder, access points, and cameras need more Ethernet ports than the router provides. Still, the CUDY AC1200 4G LTE at R1,396 is the better starting point if your setup needs 4G LTE backup, because the router decides how reliably devices stay online before extra ports matter.

The CUDY N300 Travel at R450 is a lighter option for a small temporary camera corner, garage workbench, or travel-linked monitoring setup. Its N300 class makes more sense for a compact network with modest device counts, not a full house of always-on cameras and streaming devices.

Fibre router cupboard for security gear

In a fibre router cupboard, keep the main router, camera recorder, and any switch together so cables are short and easy to label. The CUDY AC1200 4G LTE at R1,396 fits this role better than the CUDY N300 Travel at R450 when the security setup needs a steadier home base plus 4G LTE resilience.

The ASUS PCE-AX1800 adapter at R147 is not the main router, but its AX1800 class can help a desktop join the same network cleanly when checking camera feeds from a study or reception desk. Use it for the viewing PC, while the router handles the core security connection.