# eppie.lagumbay — Coaching Report

## Week of 2026-05-25 – 2026-05-31

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## At a Glance

| Calls Handled | Avg Handle Time | Top Product | Top Problem | Cases Documented | Cases Escalated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 28m 3s | — | ACCESS | 18 | 1 |

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## Scorecard

| Dimension | This Week | Calls Reviewed |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy | 2.06 | 18 |
| Protocol | 1.83 | 18 |
| Communication | 2.28 | 18 |
| Overall | 2.11 | 18 |

*Scores reflect the agent’s performance across 18 calls reviewed this week, ranging from 1.8 to 3.4 overall.*

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## This Week's Coverage

### Models Supported

Product model data not available for this week.

### Problem Categories

| Category | Calls | Avg Score | Focus Area? |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCESS | 6 | 1.85 | ✓ |
| CONNECTIVITY | 6 | 2.22 | ✓ |
| SETUP | 5 | 1.96 | ✓ |

**ACCESS** shows the lowest average score (1.85), indicating a need for focused improvement in handling access-related issues such as login failures, password resets, and portal discontinuations.  
**CONNECTIVITY** and **SETUP** also require attention, with average scores below the overall weekly average, suggesting opportunities to strengthen troubleshooting for mesh node pairing, router configuration, and network stability.

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## What Went Well

- **Accurate model identification and warranty confirmation**  
  > “Okay, so you have an MX 2,000, right router. Okay. Okay, so the device is still in warranty.”  
  [#LTS00063567](https://linksys.happyfox.com/staff/ticket/63567/)  

- **Polite and patient communication**  
  > “I’m sorry but this line is for Linksys. His name is Nathan. Identify this link.”  
  [#GI00131328](https://linksys.happyfox.com/staff/ticket/131328/)  

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## Growth Opportunities

### Technical accuracy in troubleshooting guidance

The agent provided multiple technically inaccurate instructions that contradicted knowledge base guidelines, leading to prolonged and ineffective troubleshooting.  

> “By means of resetting, how did you perform reset?”  
> “Well, I pressed it for five minutes, and then I did the, no, for 10 seconds, sorry, 10 seconds, but then I did the 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 thing,”  
> “and then, I don’t know, it went red on th…”  
[#GI00127699](https://linksys.happyfox.com/staff/ticket/127699/)

**What good looks like:**  
- Use the correct reset duration (10 seconds for Velop devices) and avoid ambiguous or contradictory instructions.  
- Provide clear, step-by-step guidance that aligns with KB articles, especially for LED indicators, pairing methods, and access protocols.  

### Protocol adherence and case documentation

Several calls lacked proper case documentation or warranty verification, which can delay resolution and impact customer experience.  

> “Do you still have the receipt for this device, sir?”  
[#LTS00131109](https://linksys.happyfox.com/staff/ticket/131109/)

**What good looks like:**  
- Systematically verify warranty status using serial numbers and purchase dates before proceeding with support.  
- Create and reference HappyFox cases for all technical support interactions to ensure continuity and accountability.  

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## Next Week's Focus

1. **Master reset procedures** – Review and practice correct reset durations for each product line (e.g., 10 seconds for Velop, 15 seconds for MR/E series).  
2. **Verify warranty status early** – Use the serial number to check warranty before offering paid support or advanced troubleshooting.  
3. **Document every interaction** – Create a HappyFox case for each call to track issues, solutions, and follow-up actions.  
4. **Use KB-aligned troubleshooting** – Follow step-by-step guidance from knowledge base articles for access, connectivity, and setup issues.  

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## Technical Accuracy

### **Improvement**  
> “By means of resetting, how did you perform reset?”  
[#GI00127699](https://linksys.happyfox.com/staff/ticket/127699/)  
*Incorrect reset duration guidance (20 seconds instead of 10) for Velop devices.*

### **Improvement**  
> “Provided incorrect URLs for WRT54G setup guidance.”  
[#LTS00130993](https://linksys.happyfox.com/staff/ticket/130993/)  
*Incorrect and potentially unsafe support URLs were given, leading to confusion and delays.*

### **Improvement**  
> “Incorrect URL for RE7000 extender configuration.”  
[#LTS00131146](https://linksys.happyfox.com/staff/ticket/131146/)  
*Wrong configuration URL provided, preventing the customer from accessing the extender setup page.*

### **Improvement**  
> “Incorrect default IP address for MR7350 router access.”  
[#LTS00131152](https://linksys.happyfox.com/staff/ticket/131152/)  
*Incorrect default IP address given, contradicting KB guidelines for MR7350 access.*

### **Strength**  
> “Correct application of 5-press pairing for MX2000 mesh node.”  
[#LTS00063567](https://linksys.happyfox.com/staff/ticket/63567/)  
*Proper use of the 5-press pairing method for MX series mesh nodes, resulting in successful resolution.*

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## Coaching Moments

### **Improvement**  
> “Well, I pressed it for five minutes, and then I did the, no, for 10 seconds, sorry, 10 seconds, but then I did the 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 thing,”  
[#GI00127699](https://linksys.happyfox.com/staff/ticket/127699/)  
*Agent provided conflicting reset instructions (5 minutes vs. 10 seconds) and used an unsupported 5-press pairing method for Velop devices.*

### **Improvement**  
> “Okay, the model number is E for Edward, A for apple, 74130.”  
[#LTS00130982](https://linksys.happyfox.com/staff/ticket/130982/)  
*Agent accepted payment for remote configuration without first confirming the customer’s ability to complete the setup on their device, leading to ineffective troubleshooting.*

### **Improvement**  
> “I don’t have it in my notes. Where would I find it? is a long number, about 15, 20 numbers. Okay, that’s not it. This starts with an 8, 3, 8, 3. So that’s not it.”  
[#LTS00130982](https://linksys.happyfox.com/staff/ticket/130982/)  
*Agent struggled to locate and verify the serial number, delaying proper warranty and support eligibility verification.*

### **Improvement**  
> “I just purchased the router and it is a, it’s an MR... hang on, I got it right here. It’s an MR7350 router.”  
[#LTS00131126](https://linksys.happyfox.com/staff/ticket/131126/)  
*Agent failed to address the primary issue (2.4 GHz camera connectivity) and incorrectly asserted the MR7350 was out of warranty without verification.*

### **Improvement**  
> “Yes ma’am, I’m just trying to log on into the Link app and change my, but I can’t remember my password, so I’m trying to go in there and reset my password, and it does send me a link in my email, but when I click on the link, it doesn’t go anywhere.”  
[#LTS00131115](https://linksys.happyfox.com/staff/ticket/131115/)  
*Agent misidentified the product model and incorrectly claimed the Smart Wi-Fi service was discontinued, failing to provide functional password-reset troubleshooting.*

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## Escalation Lessons: What L2 Did

### [#GI00127699](https://linksys.happyfox.com/staff/ticket/127699/) — Resolved by Level 2

| **What L1 saw** | **Why it escalated** | **What L2 did** | **Current state** | **L1 learning points** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Customer reported low upload speed and admin-login error (error 2298) after resetting two LygC modems. L1 attempted troubleshooting but provided incorrect reset durations, LED color descriptions, and pairing methods. | Escalation triggered by unresolved admin-login error and prolonged troubleshooting (58 minutes) with multiple technical inaccuracies. | L2 resolved the admin-login error (error 2298) and enabled Wi‑Fi name/password changes. Specific steps included verifying correct reset duration (10 seconds), using proper LED indicators, and applying the correct pairing method for Velop devices. | **Resolved** – Admin login restored, Wi‑Fi settings accessible. | 1. Always use the correct reset duration (10 seconds) for Velop devices. <br>2. Avoid describing non-existent LED colors; refer to KB for accurate indicators. <br>3. Use the appropriate pairing method for Velop (not 5-press). <br>4. Differentiate between router admin password and Wi‑Fi password to prevent login failures. |

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## Coach Appendix

**Weekly trend:** The agent’s primary challenge this week was **technical accuracy in troubleshooting guidance**, particularly around reset procedures, LED indicators, pairing methods, and URL correctness. Multiple calls suffered from contradictory instructions and reliance on non-KB-aligned steps, leading to prolonged interactions and customer frustration.  

**Key pattern to address next week:** Focus on **standardizing reset and pairing procedures** per product line and **verifying URLs and default credentials** against the KB before providing guidance. Emphasize early warranty verification and consistent case documentation to improve protocol adherence and overall efficiency.  

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## This Week's Calls

| Case | Date | Score | Direction | Product | Category | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [#GI00127699](https://linksys.happyfox.com/staff/ticket/127699/) | 2026-05-25 | 1.8 | INBOUND |  | ACCESS | ↑ Escalated |
| [#LTS00130982](https://linksys.happyfox.com/staff/ticket/130982/) | 2026-05-27 | 1.8 | INBOUND | EA7430 | CONNECTIVITY | ✓ Likely resolved |
| [#LTS00130993](https://linksys.happyfox.com/staff/ticket/130993/) | 2026-05-27 | 1.4 | INBOUND | WRT54G | SETUP | Abandoned or vague |
| [#LTS00063567](https://linksys.happyfox.com/staff/ticket/63567/) | 2026-05-27 | 3.4 | INBOUND | MX2000 | CONNECTIVITY | ✓ Resolved |
| [#LTS00131109](https://linksys.happyfox.com/staff/ticket/131109/) | 2026-05-27 | 3.0 | INBOUND | MR8300 | SETUP | Abandoned or vague |
| [#LTS00131115](https://linksys.happyfox.com/staff/ticket/131115/) | 2026-05-27 | 1.4 | INBOUND | VLP01 | ACCESS | Abandoned or vague |
| [#GI00131124](https://linksys.happyfox.com/staff/ticket/131124/) | 2026-05-27 | 3.0 | INBOUND | MX6200 | SETUP | Pending resolution |
| [#LTS00131126](https://linksys.happyfox.com/staff/ticket/131126/) | 2026-05-27 | 3.0 | INBOUND | MR7350 | CONNECTIVITY | Abandoned or vague |
| [#LTS00131126](https://linksys.happyfox.com/staff/ticket/131126/) | 2026-05-27 | 1.0 | OUTBOUND | MR7350 | CONNECTIVITY | Closed with self-help |
| [#LTS00131146](https://linksys.happyfox.com/staff/ticket/131146/) | 2026-05-28 | 1.1 | INBOUND | RE7000 | ACCESS | Abandoned or vague |
| [#LTS00131152](https://linksys.happyfox.com/staff/ticket/131152/) | 2026-05-28 | 1.6 | INBOUND | MR7350 | ACCESS | Abandoned or vague |
| [#LTS00131154](https://linksys.happyfox.com/staff/ticket/131154/) | 2026-05-28 | 1.9 | INBOUND | EA8300 | ACCESS | Abandoned or vague |
| [#GI00131328](https://linksys.happyfox.com/staff/ticket/131328/) | 2026-05-28 | 3.0 | INBOUND | MX8500 | SETUP | Pending resolution |
| [#LTS00131332](https://linksys.happyfox.com/staff/ticket/131332/) | 2026-05-28 | 2.8 | INBOUND | WHW03 | CONNECTIVITY | Abandoned or vague |
| [#LTS00131335](https://linksys.happyfox.com/staff/ticket/131335/) | 2026-05-28 | 1.3 | INBOUND | VLP01 | CONNECTIVITY | Incorrectly closed |
| [#LTS00131337](https://linksys.happyfox.com/staff/ticket/131337/) | 2026-05-28 | 3.0 | INBOUND | VLP01 | CONNECTIVITY | Closed with self-help |
| [#LTS00131337](https://linksys.happyfox.com/staff/ticket/131337/) | 2026-05-28 | 1.0 | OUTBOUND | VLP01 | CONNECTIVITY | Abandoned or vague |
| [#LTS00131343](https://linksys.happyfox.com/staff/ticket/131343/) | 2026-05-28 | 1.3 | INBOUND | WHW03 | CONNECTIVITY | Closed with self-help |
| [#LTS00131349](https://linksys.happyfox.com/staff/ticket/131349/) | 2026-05-29 | 3.0 | INBOUND | WHW03 | CONNECTIVITY | Closed with self-help |
| [#LTS00131357](https://linksys.happyfox.com/staff/ticket/131357/) | 2026-05-29 | 1.0 | INBOUND | RE6250 | SETUP | Abandoned or vague |
| [#LTS00131357](https://linksys.happyfox.com/staff/ticket/131357/) | 2026-05-29 | 1.1 | INBOUND | RE6250 | SETUP | Abandoned or vague |
| [#GI00131328](https://linksys.happyfox.com/staff/ticket/131328/) | 2026-05-29 | 1.8 | INBOUND | MX8500 | SETUP | Callback or followup set |