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V1 Rubric Scores
Resolution1.00/5
Accuracy2.00/5
Communication2.00/5
Protocol2.00/5
Efficiency2.00/5
Overall1.7/5
V2 Rubric Scores
Resolution0.00/5
Technical1.88/5
Communication2.50/5
Ownership0.00/5
Escalation5.00/5
Customer Exp0.00/5
Overall25.0% (-9.0)
V2 Grader Summary
The agent correctly identified the E9450 as end-of-life (T3 Met) but provided no troubleshooting, diagnostic questioning, or best-effort support for the 2.4GHz issue, resulting in no resolution. The interaction lacked empathy, ownership, and customer effort reduction, leaving the customer frustrated and without a path forward despite accurate product status communication.
V1 Case Analysis
Customer requested help enabling 2.4 GHz band on E9450 router. Agent incorrectly stated device is end-of-life and unsupported, provided no troubleshooting or configuration steps. KB confirms E9450 supports band separation.
Troubleshooting Steps
None recorded.
Key Observations
Agent correctly identified the E9450 model and serial number at [06:00].
Agent incorrectly declared the device end-of-life at [07:00] without referencing KB or attempting configuration.
KB confirms E9450 supports enabling the 2.4 GHz band via router settings (adjacent_common_wifi_questions.md).
No troubleshooting steps were performed despite the issue being within self-service scope.
Agent did not provide any self-help resources or KB articles.
No case number was created or documented.
Positive Highlights
Greeted the customer professionally and collected name and serial number at [04:00–05:00].
Correctly identified the product model as E9450 at [06:00].
Agent Errors / Gaps
Incorrectly stated the E9450 is end-of-life and unsupported, contradicting KB guidance.
Failed to provide any troubleshooting steps to enable the 2.4 GHz band, despite KB confirmation of support.
Did not guide the customer to access router settings (http://192.168.1.1 or http://myrouter.local) to enable the 2.4 GHz band.
Provided no self-help resources (e.g., KB articles) despite the issue being within self-service scope.
Did not create or reference a case number, violating case management protocol.
V2 Indicator Ratings
Resolution
R1Not MetIssue actually resolvedconf 98%
Agent declared device end-of-life and closed support without resolving the 2.4GHz issue or offering any workaround.
R2Not MetDiagnostic thoroughnessconf 97%
No troubleshooting steps were taken; agent did not verify Wi-Fi settings, check firmware, or suggest band separation.
R3Not MetCorrect resolution pathconf 96%
Agent failed to provide best-effort troubleshooting (e.g., checking 2.4GHz settings) despite OOW status, violating OOW standard.
Technical Accuracy
T1Not MetTechnically accurate infoconf 95%
Agent did not ask diagnostic questions about Wi-Fi configuration, signal, or device compatibility.
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00:00
Speaker 1
I guess man, I'm trying to get my router to where we can have uh two point four, uh two point four.
03:00
Speaker 2
Hi, thank you for calling Linksys. This is Reche Ida. I'm gonna help you today. But is this your first time calling us for support? Are you calling from United States? May I know your first name and last name, sir? J-U-S-D-I-N and your last name? Can you spell it for Miss Chloe? Yeah, can you please start it from the beginning? That's P for Paul H-A-M
03:00
Speaker 1
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05:00
Speaker 2
Paul then one one [silence] Thank you for that. And who is your internet service provider?PCP. Let me just confirm. So, T for Tom, C for Charlie, T for Tom. [silence] The model number of your Linksys device is an E9450.
06:00
Speaker 1
where I see the model number oh yeah E 94 50. okay hold on hold on ma'am can you please repeat that I'm just gonna repeat what you just said about this so why do you guys sell them if they're not
07:00
Speaker 2
now before we proceed I would like to set an expectation regarding the status of your router so as of now we are no longer manufactured this one the product also no longer received software or security updates and it's no longer eligible for technical or warranty support sir So I highly recommend that it's time for you to do an upgrade okay so your LinkSys router is no longer received software or security updates and it's no longer eligible for technical or warranty support in short your device
07:00
Speaker 1
So you're telling me my router is no good. That's fabulous. You guys are great. Thank you for your not help.
08:00
Speaker 2
It doesn't mean that for the live support Mum, it's no longer eligible. This device is already reached its end of life and end of support.