Network Consulting for Startups and Growing SMBs
Tinaht Technology Services provides network consulting for startups and SMBs across New England. Whether you're wiring a new office, struggling with unreliable connectivity, or scaling your infrastructure to match company growth, we design and implement networks that work — and keep working.
Is This Right for You?
Who We Help
Startups moving into their first office and needing reliable, scalable infrastructure from day one. A network built right is invisible — one built wrong causes daily friction.
Companies scaling from one location to multiple offices or remote teams. The setup that worked at 5 people breaks at 15. We design networks that grow with your headcount.
Businesses with outdated or undocumented network infrastructure that's becoming a liability. We audit what's in place, document it clearly, and remediate the gaps.
Teams that need secure access controls as headcount and data sensitivity grow. VLAN segmentation, VPNs, and firewall policy management are core to our practice.
What We Do
Network Infrastructure Services
Network Design & Architecture
We assess your current state, define your growth requirements, and design a network that handles today and scales to your 3-year plan. All designs are documented with clear diagrams and configuration specs.
Wired & Wireless Infrastructure
Structured cabling, enterprise Wi-Fi (Unifi, Cisco, Meraki), VLAN segmentation, and network equipment procurement and configuration. Right-sized solutions — not overbuilt enterprise gear you'll pay for and never fully use.
Firewall & Security
pfSense/OPNsense firewall configuration, next-gen firewall deployment, IDS/IPS setup, and ongoing policy management. Works in conjunction with our cybersecurity services for comprehensive coverage.
VPN & Remote Access
WireGuard and OpenVPN setup for secure remote team access. Site-to-site VPNs for multi-office environments and zero-trust access controls for distributed teams.
Cloud & Hybrid Networking
Connecting on-premise infrastructure to AWS, GCP, or Azure. Supports companies running hybrid workloads or migrating to cloud — integrates with our managed hosting services for a fully managed stack.
Network Audits
A structured review of your current network: topology, security posture, performance bottlenecks, and compliance gaps. Delivered as a written report with prioritized recommendations. No commitment to implementation required.
How We Work
Our Approach
Vendor-neutral recommendations. We don't sell you equipment — we give you the right recommendation for your situation. We recommend what fits, not what pays the best margins.
Discovery before design. Every engagement starts with a discovery call and on-site (or remote) assessment. We deliver designs in plain language with clear costs so you can make informed decisions before any work begins.
A 20-person startup in Concord, NH had persistent Wi-Fi reliability issues across their open office. Our audit identified a combination of consumer-grade equipment and overlapping channels as the root cause. We redesigned the wireless network with enterprise access points and proper RF planning — issues resolved in one day of implementation.
Pricing
Network Consulting Pricing
Network audits start at $750 for a single-site assessment with a full written report and prioritized recommendations.
Network design and implementation projects start at $2,000, scoped based on site size, service count, and complexity.
Ongoing managed network support is available from $350/month, covering monitoring, maintenance, and support for your infrastructure.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
We work best with startups and SMBs between 5 and 100 employees — companies that have outgrown consumer-grade networking but aren't ready for an enterprise IT department. Massachusetts and greater New England is our primary geography, though we support remote engagements for organizations nationwide.
Yes. We offer managed network services that include monitoring, maintenance, and support for your existing infrastructure. We'll start with an audit to understand what's in place before quoting ongoing management.
Yes. Network consulting for startups increasingly means designing secure remote access, VPN infrastructure, and cloud-connected environments rather than just physical office networks. We have deep experience with WireGuard, zero-trust architectures, and hybrid setups.
A single-office network design and implementation typically takes 2–4 weeks from initial assessment to production deployment. More complex multi-site or hybrid projects run 4–8 weeks.
A network audit is the right starting point. We'll review your topology, run performance and security checks, and deliver a written report. No commitment to implementation required.