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Call Start
2026-07-16 14:24
Duration
7m 24s
Contact
614-325-1797
Issue Type
Internet/WAN Setup
V2 Outcome
Unresolved
V2 Band
Needs Improvement

Agent & Case Context

Agent
Riojene Ladera
HappyFox Case
#EOS00137456
Support Country
United States
Product Family
OTHERS
CSAT
Sentiment Trajectory
Ticket subject: End of Support_EA3500

V1 Rubric Scores

Resolution2.00/5
Accuracy1.00/5
Communication3.00/5
Protocol2.00/5
Efficiency2.00/5
Overall2.8/5

V2 Rubric Scores

Resolution0.00/5
Technical0.00/5
Communication2.50/5
Ownership1.00/5
EscalationN/A
Customer Exp0.00/5
Overall11.7% (-44.3)

V2 Grader Summary

The agent incorrectly declared the out-of-warranty router ineligible for any support and refused troubleshooting, contradicting Linksys policy requiring best-effort assistance regardless of warranty status. No diagnostic steps were taken, no tools used, and the customer was directed to buy a new device — leaving the issue unresolved and failing core technical and service standards.

V1 Case Analysis

Customer reports router not connecting to internet despite reboot; serial 12341060A411022 provided. Agent determined device is out of warranty and advised replacement with a Wi-Fi 6/7 router, offering future setup assistance. No troubleshooting performed.

Troubleshooting Steps
  • Confirmed the router had been rebooted twice
  • Verified the serial number provided by the customer
  • Checked (via system) that the device is out of warranty
Key Observations
  • Agent did not perform any diagnostic steps to isolate the WAN issue, despite customer having already rebooted and ISP confirming modem functionality
  • Agent incorrectly stated that no technical assistance is provided for out-of-warranty devices, contradicting KB guidance
  • Model number was never collected, preventing model-specific guidance or accurate firmware/warranty assessment
  • No attempt made to guide customer through basic WAN diagnostics (e.g., modem test, router web interface status check)
Positive Highlights
  • Polite and professional tone throughout the call
  • Provided clear support hours and offered future assistance with new device setup
  • Created a case record and confirmed customer identity following basic case management protocol
Agent Errors / Gaps
  • No troubleshooting of the internet connection performed (e.g., modem test, router login, WAN status)
  • Incorrect claim that technical assistance is unavailable for out-of-warranty devices
  • Failure to ask for or record the router model number
  • Misleading statement that 'the router may not work anymore' due to being Wi-Fi 4
  • Lack of empathy/acknowledgment of customer's frustration despite expressed inconvenience

V2 Indicator Ratings

Resolution
R1 Not Met Issue actually resolved conf 98%
Agent stated 'we no longer also provide technical assistance for your router' and directed customer to purchase new device without resolving the issue or offering valid self-help steps.
R2 Not Met Diagnostic thoroughness conf 95%
Only confirmed reboot; did not check LED status, admin interface, WAN connection, or perform any further diagnostics despite customer's clear connectivity issue.
R3 Not Met Correct resolution path conf 97%
Agent incorrectly treated OOW status as reason to stop helping, violating policy that requires best-effort troubleshooting (e.g., login, firmware, reset) even for out-of-warranty devices.
Technical Accuracy
T1 Not Met Technically accurate info conf 95%
No diagnostic process followed. The agent skipped symptom verification and root cause analysis, moving immediately from a reboot confirmation to a refusal of service based on warranty status.
T2 Not Met Appropriate tools / resources used conf 93%
Failed to use appropriate tools or direct the customer to them. Per universal_isp_modem_diagnostics.md and universal_firmware_update.md, the agent should have directed the customer to the local web interface (192.168.1.1/myrouter.local) to verify WAN status.
T3 Not Met No misinformation conf 94%
Agent claimed 'we no longer provide technical assistance' for OOW devices, which is contradicted by the QA Grading Rubric v3 (OOW standard) requiring best-effort troubleshooting. Additionally, the claim that a Spectrum modem 'is already having a conflict' with the router is unsupported by any KB evidence.
Communication
C1 Partially Met Clear & professional language conf 90%
Agent introduced themselves, collected info, created record, but failed to set expectations or guide interaction toward resolution, instead pivoting to sales suggestion.
C2 Partially Met Confirmed understanding conf 85%
Used simple language but did not confirm understanding, adapt to customer’s low-tech level, or explain technical terms like Wi-Fi 4 vs 6.
Customer Ownership
O1 Not Met Ownership & empathy conf 96%
Abdicated responsibility by refusing troubleshooting and pushing replacement purchase; showed no ownership of the reported problem.
O2 Partially Met Proactive follow-through conf 88%
Provided support hours and offered future setup help, but gave no actionable next steps for current issue or timeline for resolution.
O3 Not Applicable Closure confirmation conf 100%
Confirmed first contact; no prior case history or handoff occurred.
Escalation Judgment
E1 Not Applicable Correct escalation decision conf 100%
No escalation performed and none was warranted — issue remained at L1 level but was dismissed rather than resolved or escalated.
E2 Not Applicable Escalation prep & handoff conf 100%
No escalation occurred; therefore execution cannot be assessed.
Customer Experience
X1 Not Met Customer effort minimised conf 95%
No empathy expressed; failed to acknowledge customer’s long-term use, frustration, or desire to troubleshoot before replacement.
X2 Not Met Tone & rapport conf 92%
Maintained transactional tone, pushed upgrade prematurely, and did not adjust pace or style to match customer’s non-technical, hesitant communication.
X3 Not Met Overall experience conf 93%
Increased customer effort by dismissing issue and requiring new purchase without attempting any resolution steps on existing device.
Call Transcript16 turns · 16 lines
Speaker 1
hi, I have one of your uh routers and my internet, I thought my internet was out and I checked with my internet provider spectrum they said that my internet is working well and my modem is in good shape and and all that and they said the next uh troubleshooting would be the router um so I have they gave me your tech support number and I have my serial number um I've rebooted the the router twice
00:00
Speaker 2
Welcome to [company_name] support. To ensure quality service, your call may be monitored. [silence] Certain products will be supported while end of support products will have self-help options available. [silence] Please, have your serial number ready and stay on the line for assistance. [silence] Hi there. Thank you for calling [company_name] Technical Support. [silence] This is Rio. How can I assist you for today? [silence] Uh, by means of rebooting. How did you perform it, Madam? [silence]
00:00
Speaker 1
[silence] So two ways, one I just unplugged the, you know, the cord for 30 seconds and then I just did it again before I called for 10 seconds or whatever, but then when I was on with Spectrum, they also had me unplug the, like, the yellow Ethernet cord from it as well. So I've done both of those. [silence] Correct. The serial number is 12341060A411022.
01:00
Speaker 2
Hey. Okay. All right. That's actually a good troubleshooting and still the same. The router did not connect to the internet. All right. Can you confirm to me, mom? What's the serial number? All right. Thank you. Let me check.
01:00
Speaker 1
probably [silence] since we've been in the house we're in at least I [ silica] I don't know five to eight years. [ silica] so. [ silica] well I will if you tell me it's dead. can you tell me [ silica] I mean [ silica] why would I upgrade when [ silica] it's working? is that the problem? Yes. that's [ silica] I believe is the first time [ silica] like I said, I'm not super tech savvy. So I use [ silica] I always start with [ silica] you know my provider. um. okay. [ silica] Niki, N I C K I E. [ silica] and my last name is May, M A Y. [ silica]
02:00
Speaker 2
Ma'am if I may ask, how long have you been using this router? Oh wow, did you not try to consider like upgrading to a newer device? All right, um, let me just confirm before we proceed. Uh, is this the first time also you called Linksys? Uh-huh. Uh-huh. Uh-huh. All right. Let me create first a record before we proceed, ma'am, okay? May I know your first name and your last name? About email address?
02:00
Speaker 1
You're welcome.
03:00
Speaker 2
Thank you. Let me just finish it here. All right. I was able to create a record for you in the system, ma'am. However, it based on your records here. Uh, the device that you have there is already been out of warranty. Now, aside from it, it's already out of warranty. We no longer also provide technical assistance for your router. The reason for that is because this router is part of our first generation router, meaning to say, aside that we no longer manufacture this device, there's no more.form more updates available for your router. Meaning to say, or in short, the router, even if we're going to do some troubleshooting, it may not work anymore, because this is Wi-Fi 4 router.
03:00
Speaker 1
Okay. So, I... No, you go ahead. That's fine. That's fine. Okay. So, you're saying I can go to like a Best Buy and look for this brand name again, the Link, SYS? No, no. This one obviously has worked very well for us. You know, it's been a long time. I wish... It's not that I am upset that it died. I wish these, uh...
04:00
Speaker 2
however the modem from spectrum's y five seven so it is already having a conflict so what i highly go ahead uh what i can highly suggest ma'am is you try to consider upgrading to a newer device that is uh that is Wi-Fi 6 or 7 router that's what you can check yes, ma'm uh if you want to still Lynx it, you can find it in best buy, target uh Amazon, Walmart or you can try to check also other brands. they have also Wi-Fi 6 or 7 [silence]
04:00
Speaker 1
items kind of gave you some sort of notice that it was like struggling, you know, so you could do it before it died on you in the middle of a work day, you know. Right. Like something like having trouble, you know, connecting or issues but anyway that's we that's beside the point. So you told me to look for what a Wi-Fi what'd you say? Okay. Okay, and that's just because of technology that's what's going to connect best to all my stuff. Yeah. Okay. Okay, and then just while I have you on the phone if I send my husband to get this and he comes home is it literally easy enough as unplugging the old one and putting the new one in that it'll
05:00
Speaker 2
Yeah, exactly, exactly. Like, um, like a notification that after a week it won't work so that you'll be also aware and prepared. Exactly. There are Wi-Fi Six or Seven Routers, yes, ma'am, so that it is compatible.
05:00
Speaker 1
start working or do I have to do stuff? okay. So call back to help set up the new device. Okay and what is your hours with the tech support? Is it Okay. Okay. Well, I'm going to try and get my husband to stop at Best Buy and then I can call in a little later. All right. Not right now. Thank you so much. [silence]
06:00
Speaker 2
You need to set up first the device. uh there will be a manual provided to you or if by chance you don't know uh you cannot follow the manual properly. You can always call us and we can assist you walking through. [silence] Yes ma'am. And we have already your records here. [silence] um we are actually open 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Eastern time. Okay. [silence] Okay. All right, sure. Um you just call us here ma'am and we will assist you. So anything else I can assist you aside from this? [silence] Okay. Thank you so much ma'am and you have a nice day ahead.
06:00
Speaker 1
Uh, bye bye. Oh, I'm sorry. I thought it had.
07:00
Speaker 2
Bye for now. All right. Can now release the line ma'am. Okay.
07:00