A complimentary, no-obligation on-site review of your current network and security setup. You receive a PDF report with findings and recommendations.
Schedule your free network assessment
The easiest way to start with Hydrasat is our free network assessment. We come on site, look at your current setup, find licenses you are paying for without using, and point out any weak spots in your network infrastructure and security. Then we give you a PDF report with findings and recommendations. There is no cost and no obligation.
Hydrasat provides complimentary high-level network assessments for prospective customers. If you are comparing Cisco Meraki or Fortinet options, cleaning up an existing Meraki deployment, or simply want a clear picture before you buy or rebuild, this is the place to begin. Assessments are scheduled once we’ve reviewed and accepted your request.
Prefer to talk? Call 1-800-768-7875, answered 24/7: press 1 for support, 2 for sales or 3 for anything else.
What we assess
The complimentary assessment is an on-site, read-only review of your network as it stands today. We map what you have, where it falls short, and where to focus first. Nothing on your network is changed.
Your current setup, licenses and infrastructure
- Current network setup. How your sites, links and core gear are put together today, and where the design no longer matches how the business actually runs.
- Network infrastructure. Weak spots in switching, wireless, WAN / SD-WAN and related design that show up as instability, bottlenecks or single points of failure.
- Device inventory. Firewalls, switches, wireless access points and related network devices, including firmware and vendor support status.
- Wireless design. Including whether guest access is separated from business systems.
- Documentation. Existing network documentation and diagrams, and gaps that would slow down troubleshooting.
- Monitoring coverage. Whether someone would be alerted if a link or device failed.
- Cabling and closets. Cabling and closet organization where that affects reliability or future changes.
- Existing Meraki environments. Some customers use the assessment to clean up an existing Meraki setup or confirm that everything is properly covered before they renew or expand.
- Licensing. We review Cisco and Cisco Meraki coverage, unused licenses you are paying for without using, unfinished deployments, and hardware that is not fully covered by the right licenses. We also help with the laborious co-terming of licenses to a single license renewal date. If the licenses are purchased through Hydrasat, we will evaluate and manage complex licensing environments at no charge.
Security, identity, backups and endpoints
- Security posture. Firewalls and security appliances (including Cisco, Fortinet and Palo Alto Networks where those are in use), access, segmentation and cloud-managed controls.
- Security layers. We verify that effective security layers are properly implemented.
- Security gaps. We identify security gaps, particularly on multi-vendor networks, and recommend how to cover them.
- Remote access. Remote access paths such as VPN, and whether multi-factor authentication is in use.
- Internet-facing services. Services reachable from the internet that may not need to be.
- IT and OT segmentation. Segmentation between business IT and operational or industrial systems, when those systems are present.
- Email and DNS protection. Email security and DNS-layer protection already in place, such as Mimecast or Cisco Umbrella.
- Identity platforms. Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace.
- Backups. Backup posture.
- Endpoint protection. Endpoint protection coverage.
How it works
- Request the assessment. Submit the Contact Us form or call 1-800-768-7875 (press 2 for sales). Tell us about your sites and what you need from your network. The people who answer your call or form know our process and will connect you with the right engineer.
- We review your request. Assessments are scheduled once we’ve reviewed and accepted your request.
- Sign a short assessment engagement agreement. Once your request is accepted, we’ll send a short assessment engagement agreement to sign before the on-site visit is scheduled.
- On-site, read-only review. We come on site and review your current setup — the network, licensing, security, identity, backup and endpoint items described above — so the findings are based on your environment. The visit typically lasts 1 to 8 hours, depending on the size and complexity of your network. It is a read-only review: nothing on your network is changed.
- You receive a PDF report. The report includes findings and recommendations, written in plain language you can share with your team.
If you want hands-on proof after you review the report, you can also use the 30-day Cisco Meraki product demo in your own environment. We will answer your questions along the way, without pressure.
What you get
- A PDF report with findings and recommendations, written in plain language you can share with your team.
- Guidance you can use before you buy, renew or rebuild — including license gaps and unused licenses when those apply.
- No cost and no obligation to purchase hardware, licensing or services from Hydrasat.
- The option to add a 30-day Cisco Meraki product demo if you want to see the platform on your own network.
Who the free network assessment is for
The complimentary high-level assessment is for prospective customers who want a clear picture of their network before they spend. It is a good fit if you:
- Want guidance before you buy or rebuild network or security infrastructure.
- Need to review Cisco or Cisco Meraki licenses ahead of a renewal, or suspect you are missing coverage or paying for licenses you are not using.
- Have an existing Meraki setup to clean up, or a deployment that was never finished.
- Are deciding whether ongoing network operations or Managed Meraki Access would help.
- Are comparing Cisco Meraki or Fortinet options and want a recommendation that fits your environment.
For larger or multi-site environments, a comprehensive network and security assessment as a dedicated professional service may be the better starting point. We will help you tell which path fits when we talk. Assessments are scheduled once we’ve reviewed and accepted your request.
Network, security and IT services that can follow
The assessment is only the start. Hydrasat can also help with the work that often comes next — or you can take the findings to your own team or another provider.
- IT consulting — assessments, firewall and security reviews, and roadmaps that fit your sites and budget.
- Secure network hardware sales and licensing, including Cisco, Cisco Meraki, Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks and HPE Aruba. Browse current products at shop.hydrasat.com.
- Secure network design and implementation — wired, wireless, WAN / SD-WAN and security, through cutover.
- Network operations and support, plus our 24/7 NOC & SOC, covered by a day shift and an overnight shift.
- Comprehensive layered security — firewalls, Cisco Umbrella, Mimecast email security, Duo MFA and segmentation.
- Cisco Secure Firewall, FortiGate firewalls, and Managed Meraki Access.
- Cisco Meraki license renewal guide — how licensing models work and how to renew without a gap.
- Structured cabling when the physical plant needs to catch up with the active gear.
See all Hydrasat services or visit About to learn more about how we work. These services focus on network, security, wireless, cabling and related infrastructure. They do not include general server administration, end-user helpdesk, or endpoint troubleshooting unless agreed in writing for a specific engagement.
Request your free network assessment
Tell us about your sites and what you need from your network. After we review and accept your request, and after a short assessment engagement agreement is signed, we will come on site, then give you a PDF report with findings and recommendations, with no obligation.
Schedule your free network assessment
Prefer to talk? Call 1-800-768-7875, answered 24/7: press 1 for support, 2 for sales or 3 for anything else. Or use the form on our Contact Us page and mention the free network assessment. Live chat is also available on shop.hydrasat.com.
Frequently asked questions
Is the free network assessment really free?
Yes. Hydrasat provides a complimentary high-level network assessment for prospective customers. There is no cost and no obligation to buy hardware, licensing or managed services afterward. Assessments are scheduled once we’ve reviewed and accepted your request.
Do I have to hire Hydrasat after the assessment?
No. After the assessment you receive a PDF report with findings and recommendations, written in plain language you can share with your team. What you do next is up to you.
How do I request a free network assessment?
Use the Contact Us form and mention that you would like a free network assessment, or call 1-800-768-7875 and press 2 for sales. The people who answer your call or form will learn what you need, what is working and what is not, and connect you with the right engineer. Assessments are scheduled once we’ve reviewed and accepted your request. Once your request is accepted, we’ll send a short assessment engagement agreement to sign before the on-site visit is scheduled. You can also start a live chat on our shop site, shop.hydrasat.com.
Do I need to sign anything before the visit?
Yes. Once your request is accepted, we’ll send a short assessment engagement agreement to sign before the on-site visit is scheduled.
How is the complimentary assessment different from a comprehensive network and security assessment?
The complimentary review is a high-level network assessment for prospective customers. For larger or multi-site environments, Hydrasat also performs comprehensive network and security assessments as a dedicated professional service.
Is this a penetration test or a compliance audit?
No. The free network assessment is not a penetration test, a compliance audit, or an Active Directory audit.
How long does the assessment take, and is it remote or on-site?
It is an on-site review. The visit typically lasts 1 to 8 hours, depending on the size and complexity of your network.
Will you change anything on my network?
No. The assessment is a read-only review. Nothing on your network is changed.
I already have an IT provider or an in-house team. Can I still request an assessment?
Yes. You are welcome to request a free network assessment if you already have an IT provider or an in-house team. Some customers use it to clean up an existing Meraki setup, confirm that hardware is properly covered by the right licenses, or decide whether managed services make sense for them.
Can I also try Cisco Meraki in my own environment?
Yes. If you would like to try Meraki before you commit, Hydrasat also offers a 30-day product demo you can run in your own environment. The assessment and the demo are separate offers; you can request one or both when you contact us.