deneive.luar@concentrix.com — Coaching Report
Week of 2026-05-25 – 2026-05-31
At a Glance
| Calls Handled | Avg Handle Time | Top Product | Top Problem | Cases Documented | Cases Escalated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | 12m 41s | MX6200 | CONNECTIVITY | 43 | — |
Work Mix Lens
- Frontline-heavy week: 48 LTS queue calls vs 0 TE-owned calls.
- Coach as a frontline agent: emphasize safe troubleshooting branches, closure hygiene, and clear customer-facing next steps.
Scorecard
| Dimension | This Week | Calls Reviewed |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy | 2.30 | 43 |
| Protocol | 1.80 | 43 |
| Communication | 2.20 | 43 |
| Overall | 2.20 | 43 |
Where Time Goes
Product Families
| Family | Calls | Avg Handle Time | Avg Overall | Avg Accuracy | Avg Protocol | Avg Communication | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MX | 12 | 22m 15s | 2.28 | 1.92 | 1.75 | 2.08 | Outlier: 1.9x weekly median handle time |
| WHW | 7 | 16m 2s | 1.94 | 2.43 | 1.43 | 2.00 | |
| MR | 3 | 15m 8s | 2.10 | 3.00 | 1.33 | 1.67 | |
| EA | 15 | 11m 41s | 2.23 | 1.73 | 1.87 | 2.20 | |
| OTHER | 4 | 11m 15s | 2.62 | 2.75 | 1.75 | 2.75 | |
| E | 6 | 10m 42s | 1.98 | 1.33 | 1.67 | 2.17 | |
| WRT | 2 | 10m 12s | 2.50 | 3.00 | 1.50 | 3.00 | |
| MBE | 1 | 8m 14s | 1.50 | 5.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
Key Observations
- MX is the slowest family at 22m 15s; outlier: 1.9x weekly median handle time.
- WHW is one of the slowest families at 16m 2s.
Problem Categories
| Category | Calls | Avg Handle Time | Avg Overall | Avg Accuracy | Avg Protocol | Avg Communication | Focus Area? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONNECTIVITY | 18 | 14m 16s | 2.10 | 2.20 | 1.80 | 2.30 | ✓ |
| SETUP | 12 | 13m 32s | 2.30 | 2.40 | 2.00 | 2.30 | ✓ |
| ACCESS | 5 | 12m 36s | 2.00 | 2.60 | 1.80 | 2.20 | ✓ |
| HARDWARE | 5 | 8m 9s | 2.10 | 2.40 | 1.60 | 2.20 | ✓ |
Week-over-Week Movement
- Overall moved down 0.16 vs. last week.
- Accuracy moved down 0.24 vs. last week.
- Communication moved down 0.18 vs. last week.
- Average handle time moved up by 2m 16s.
- Family swing: OTHER handle time moved up by 4m 16s vs. last week.
What Went Well
- Accurate product identification
Collected model and serial numbers correctly, enabling precise support.
Example: Verified EA6350 model and serial 14Y30J02907074 before proceeding.
- Customer information collection
Consistently captured full contact details (name, email, phone) and device specs.
Example: Polished phonetic spelling of Benja-min Jac-o-bson and brynne{milani@}ais.nn.
- Appropriate self-help paths
Offered emails with troubleshooting guides when customers declined paid support.
Example: Promised driver link for WUSB6100M after confirming EOL status.
Growth Opportunities
- Technical accuracy & KB adherence
Improvement: Avoid stating unsupported status for legacy devices (e.g., EA6350) and use correct reset procedures.
> "The EA6350 is end-of-life and no longer supported by Linksys."
Next step: Confirm firmware availability via KB before declaring unsupported. Use 10-second reset for EA series.
- Troubleshooting protocol
Improvement: Perform basic diagnostics (power cycle, LED check, WAN ping) before escalating or recommending replacement.
> "I didn’t verify WAN connectivity before advising a new router."
Next step: Standardize connectivity checks: ping 8.8.8.8, LED validation, and modem reboot.
Next Week's Focus
- Verify product support status before declaring devices unsupported. Cross-check KB for firmware/updates.
- Standardize connectivity diagnostics: Always check WAN ping, LED states, and modem sync after power outages.
- Use correct reset durations: 10 seconds for EA/MX series, 20 seconds only for specific models per KB.
5-press calibration: WHW03 and MX5500 can support 5-press pairing/recovery in supported child-node contexts. Do not coach this as unsupported solely because the product is Velop, WHW, MX, or MR; treat it as an error only when the evidence shows the method was wrong for the model/state, described as a factory reset by itself, failed without a pivot, or contradicted KB guidance.
Technical Accuracy
Improvement
Incorrect EOL claim for EA6350
"The EA6350 is end-of-life and no longer supported by Linksys."
Note: EA6350 receives firmware updates; agent misrepresented support policy. Always confirm via KB before stating EOL.
Improvement
Invalid support URL provided
"Visit www.support.linksystem.com for troubleshooting."
Note: Domain linksystem.com is not Linksys-owned; poses phishing risk. Use support.linksys.com.
Improvement
Incorrect MX6200 pairing method
"Use 5-press reset to add child nodes."
Note: MX6200 uses Intelligent Mesh; 5-press reset is unsupported. Use Pair button or admin UI.
Improvement
Misstated MX5500 mesh compatibility
"MX5500 cannot be added as a child node to WHW03."
Note: MX5500 can join WHW03 mesh but may lack optimal performance. Clarify limitations per KB.
Strength
Accurate redirection of non-Linksys device
Note: Correctly identified TP-Link Archer C7 and directed customer to vendor support.
Coaching Moments
No additional coaching moments extracted after technical review.
Escalation Lessons: What L2 Did
No escalated case learning was available for this report.
Coach Appendix
- Primary trend: Frequent technical inaccuracies around legacy device support and mesh configuration, leading to customer confusion and prolonged handle times.
- Key pattern: Agent often declares devices unsupported before performing basic diagnostics, violating protocol and KB guidance. Focus next week on verifying warranty/firmware status and executing standardized troubleshooting flows for connectivity and setup issues.
- Evidence: See Technical Accuracy section for specific errors and call examples.
This Week's Calls
| Case | Date | Score | Direction | Product | Category | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #LTS00130717 | 2026-05-25 12:56:17+00:00 | 1.70 | INBOUND | WRT54G2 | HARDWARE | Agent promised to email password-reset instructions to 134@gmail.com, but no actual steps were provided during the call. |
| #LTS00130717 | 2026-05-25 13:36:58+00:00 | 3.30 | INBOUND | WRT54G2 | HARDWARE | Purchase and install MX2000 mesh router; no further action required. |
| #LTS00130705 | 2026-05-25 14:21:35+00:00 | 1.30 | INBOUND | EA7300 | CONNECTIVITY | Customer advised to contact ISP without confirmation of modem status, router functionality, or receipt of self-help materials. No concrete next step provided. |
| #LTS00130732 | 2026-05-25 15:01:42+00:00 | 3.00 | INBOUND | E5400 | CONNECTIVITY | Customer advised to consider purchasing a new mesh router; email with troubleshooting steps to be sent. |
| #LTS00130757 | 2026-05-25 18:21:07+00:00 | 3.00 | INBOUND | MR7350 | ACCESS | Agent sent an email to MaryMWilder1@gmail.com with instructions for accessing the router locally using the router password. |
| #GI00130777 | 2026-05-25 20:11:33+00:00 | 1.00 | INBOUND | — | HARDWARE | None — agent said they would call back but no callback was scheduled or confirmed. |
| #GI00130777 | 2026-05-25 20:16:02+00:00 | 1.50 | OUTBOUND | — | HARDWARE | Agent determined the device is not a Linksys product and asked the customer to send a photo; no further action taken. |
| #GI00129420 | 2026-05-25 23:51:36+00:00 | 1.30 | INBOUND | E1200 | CONNECTIVITY | Agent directed customer to invalid support site (support.links.com) and ended call. |
| #LTS00130869 | 2026-05-26 14:31:15+00:00 | 1.90 | INBOUND | EA6900 | CONNECTIVITY | Advised customer to purchase a new router; no technical fix, troubleshooting, or valid support path offered. |
| #LTS00130886 | 2026-05-26 15:30:57+00:00 | 1.40 | INBOUND | E1200 | SETUP | Agent will email the E1200 user guide to the customer. |
| #LTS00130896 | 2026-05-26 16:15:32+00:00 | 3.00 | INBOUND | EA7500 | CONNECTIVITY | Agent advised EA7500 is end-of-life and suggested purchasing a new router from retail stores. No self-help, KB, or follow-up email offered. |
| #LTS00085692 | 2026-05-26 17:53:19+00:00 | 3.00 | INBOUND | MX6200 | CONNECTIVITY | Node re‑added to the mesh (solid white). Phone Wi‑Fi connectivity still pending – advise customer to retry connection or request further assistance. |
| #LTS00130930 | 2026-05-26 19:40:28+00:00 | 3.00 | INBOUND | WHW03 | CONFIGURATION | Customer to follow resent email and verbal instructions independently. No follow-up scheduled. |
| #LTS00130949 | 2026-05-26 20:00:30+00:00 | 1.80 | INBOUND | MR8300 | SETUP | Email with generic reset steps will be sent; customer may opt for paid support. |
| #LTS00130961 | 2026-05-26 20:48:44+00:00 | 1.80 | INBOUND | EA6500 | SETUP | Agent promised to email a user guide after the call. |
| #LTS00131029 | 2026-05-27 13:15:44+00:00 | 2.30 | INBOUND | MX6200 | SETUP | Settings were eventually saved after an in-app update and system restart, but no formal resolution or follow-up was documented. |
| #LTS00131063 | 2026-05-27 17:40:10+00:00 | 3.20 | INBOUND | WHW03 | CONNECTIVITY | Power-cycle completed; parent node appeared online (solid green); customer instructed to reconnect child nodes one at a time and call back if any remain offline. |
| #LTS00131073 | 2026-05-27 18:13:04+00:00 | 1.10 | INBOUND | EA8300 | ACCESS | Agent promised to email additional troubleshooting steps; no concrete self-help path or KB article provided. Customer may call back if issue persists. |
| #LTS00131065 | 2026-05-27 19:59:43+00:00 | 3.00 | INBOUND | EA9300 | SETUP | Agent will resend the proof of purchase email; customer to forward proof and call back for warranty validation. |
| #LTS00131069 | 2026-05-27 21:00:09+00:00 | 1.80 | INBOUND | MX6200 | CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi SSID/password changed; devices reconnected; issue resolved. |
| #LTS00058823 | 2026-05-28 01:09:14+00:00 | 1.50 | INBOUND | MBE7000 | CONNECTIVITY | No resolution; call ended without assistance. |
| #LTS00131029 | 2026-05-28 12:50:24+00:00 | 1.50 | INBOUND | MX6200 | SETUP | not_applicable |
| #LTS00131213 | 2026-05-28 13:11:50+00:00 | 3.00 | INBOUND | EA6350 | CONNECTIVITY | Customer to follow the user guide and reconfigure the router; agent will send the guide via email. |
| #LTS00096720 | 2026-05-28 13:27:47+00:00 | 3.00 | INBOUND | E1200 | CONNECTIVITY | Advised customer to purchase a newer mesh router (MX2000 or MR7350) without troubleshooting or providing KB-based guidance for the existing router. |
| #LTS00096720 | 2026-05-28 13:45:05+00:00 | 2.00 | INBOUND | E1200 | CONNECTIVITY | Provided incorrect product names and no actionable purchase guidance; no follow-up arranged. |
| #LTS00131232 | 2026-05-28 14:27:46+00:00 | 1.80 | INBOUND | EA7300 | CONNECTIVITY | Customer advised to power-cycle modem and router; email with detailed steps promised; directed to incorrect URL (www.support.linksystem.com). |
| #LTS00131237 | 2026-05-28 15:05:57+00:00 | 1.40 | INBOUND | EA6350 | CONNECTIVITY | Advised customer to purchase a new router; no troubleshooting or self-help resources provided. |
| #GI00131248 | 2026-05-28 15:50:25+00:00 | 3.00 | INBOUND | — | CONNECTIVITY | Customer decided to call back later; no technical steps or resources were provided. |
| #LTS00131259 | 2026-05-28 16:05:56+00:00 | 3.00 | INBOUND | MX6200 | SETUP | Customer will set up the MX6200 as the main router via the Linksys app/web UI and then add the existing Velop nodes as extenders. |
| #LTS00131259 | 2026-05-28 16:35:15+00:00 | 1.80 | OUTBOUND | MX6200 | SETUP | Agent promised to email instructions but did not confirm resolution or schedule follow-up. Customer left without validated fix. |
| #LTS00062823 | 2026-05-28 17:33:45+00:00 | 3.00 | INBOUND | MX6200 | CONNECTIVITY | No resolution achieved. Call ended with agent unresponsive. Recommend proper Ethernet backhaul setup: connect node via Ethernet, perform 10-15 second factory reset, re-add via admin UI (http://192.168.1.1 or http://myrouter.local). |
| #LTS00128358 | 2026-05-28 17:42:18+00:00 | 1.50 | INBOUND | MX4200 | CONNECTIVITY | None – call ended without guidance. |
| #LTS00062823 | 2026-05-28 17:48:35+00:00 | 3.00 | OUTBOUND | MX6200 | CONNECTIVITY | Customer to monitor signal; no follow-up scheduled. |
| #LTS00131285 | 2026-05-28 18:04:50+00:00 | 1.40 | INBOUND | WHW03 | NO TROUBLESHOOTING NEEDED | No confirmed resolution; agent suggested a router reset but did not verify outcome. |
| #GI00131287 | 2026-05-28 18:34:30+00:00 | 4.20 | INBOUND | ARCHERC7 | Device Setup | Customer was redirected to TP-Link support as the router is not a Linksys product. |
| #LTS00122080 | 2026-05-28 18:40:10+00:00 | 3.00 | INBOUND | MX4200 | SETUP | Email with step‑by‑step configuration guide sent; customer accepted. |
| #LTS00131289 | 2026-05-28 18:49:34+00:00 | 3.00 | INBOUND | EA8300 | CONFIGURATION | Advised to change security mode to WPA2/WPA mixed and consider upgrading to a WPA3-capable router. No confirmation that the privacy warning was resolved. No follow-up path established. |
| #LTS00131312 | 2026-05-28 20:23:19+00:00 | 1.70 | INBOUND | VLP01 | SETUP | Agent promised to email a guide with reset and 5-press instructions, but no valid technical path was established during the call. |
| #LTS00131321 | 2026-05-28 21:10:38+00:00 | 1.60 | INBOUND | VLP01 | SETUP | Agent will email generic reset/re‑configure instructions and recommend purchasing a newer Linksys mesh system. |
| #LTS00131408 | 2026-05-29 15:00:58+00:00 | 3.00 | INBOUND | WUSB6100M | SETUP | Send driver download link via email; customer may consider paid support if needed. |
| #LTS00131417 | 2026-05-29 15:44:31+00:00 | 1.80 | INBOUND | WHW03 | SETUP | All three nodes are now online with good signal. Advise customer to monitor performance, maintain recommended node distance, and ensure correct topology (modem → parent → switch). |
| #LTS00131417 | 2026-05-29 16:33:10+00:00 | 1.30 | OUTBOUND | WHW03 | SETUP | No resolution achieved. Call ended without verification or next step. |
| #LTS00131437 | 2026-05-29 16:35:59+00:00 | 1.80 | INBOUND | MX5500 | SETUP | Agent will email the customer requesting proof of purchase; after receipt, a paid‑support session may be scheduled. |
| #LTS00131442 | 2026-05-29 17:10:51+00:00 | 1.20 | INBOUND | E1000 | CONNECTIVITY | Recommend purchasing a new router; no troubleshooting or self-help resources provided. |
| #LTS00072174 | 2026-05-29 17:24:56+00:00 | 1.70 | INBOUND | MX2000 | CONNECTIVITY | Agent promised to send an email with troubleshooting steps, but no content was specified, email was misheard, and no technical resolution was achieved. |
| #LTS00131457 | 2026-05-29 18:01:24+00:00 | 3.00 | INBOUND | EA7300 | CONNECTIVITY | Recommend purchasing a newer Linksys mesh router (e.g., MX6200) to obtain WPA3 support. |
| #LTS00031564 | 2026-05-29 18:35:18+00:00 | 1.50 | INBOUND | MR2000 | CONNECTIVITY | Agent promised to send email with generic troubleshooting steps, but no specific actions were discussed or confirmed. No follow-up scheduled. |
| #LTS00131470 | 2026-05-29 18:56:20+00:00 | 3.00 | INBOUND | EA8100 | ACCESS | Customer declined paid support and decided to replace the router. |
| #LTS00130896 | 2026-05-29 19:12:25+00:00 | 3.00 | INBOUND | EA7500 | CONNECTIVITY | Agent will email the customer a step-by-step guide to re-setup the router. |
| #LTS00131431 | 2026-05-29 19:25:59+00:00 | 1.40 | INBOUND | WHW03 | SETUP | No resolution; paid support was offered but payment could not be processed. Customer was not given any DIY steps. |
| #LTS00131431 | 2026-05-29 19:43:03+00:00 | 1.50 | INBOUND | WHW03 | SETUP | No resolution provided. Call ended without alternative payment options or follow-up plan. |
| #LTS00131483 | 2026-05-29 21:37:45+00:00 | 1.40 | INBOUND | EA8300 | ACCESS | Informed customer the device is out of warranty and implied no support is available; no troubleshooting or next steps offered. |
| #LTS00131483 | 2026-05-29 22:04:22+00:00 | 1.80 | INBOUND | EA8300 | ACCESS | Agent advised another reset and browser change; no confirmation of success or escalation path provided. |