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Generated 2026-07-18 01:05 UTC

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Call Start
2026-06-29 17:44
Duration
8m 14s
Contact
blevy
Issue Type
Firmware Update
V2 Outcome
Unresolved
V2 Band
Needs Improvement

Agent & Case Context

Agent
Aysah Bagumbaran
HappyFox Case
#LTS00135188
Support Country
United States
Product Family
ROUTERS
CSAT
Sentiment Trajectory
Ticket subject: Inquiry on updates

V1 Rubric Scores

Resolution2.00/5
Accuracy1.00/5
Communication3.00/5
Protocol4.00/5
Efficiency4.00/5
Overall2.8/5

V2 Rubric Scores

Resolution0.00/5
Technical0.00/5
Communication2.50/5
Ownership0.00/5
EscalationN/A
Customer Exp1.79/5
Overall12.3% (-43.7)

V2 Grader Summary

The agent fundamentally misidentified the EA7500 as an obsolete E-series router and incorrectly declared it end-of-life with no auto-update, contradicting documented KB guidance. Despite partial communication adaptation, the interaction failed on technical accuracy, troubleshooting, and resolution, leaving the customer misled. No critical compliance failure occurred, so auto-zero does not apply.

V1 Case Analysis

Customer (EA7500) inquired about automatic firmware updates. Agent incorrectly stated the router is end-of-life with no updates, then later said auto-update is enabled. Provided correct steps to check firmware in UI but gave materially inaccurate information about product lifecycle and update availability.

Troubleshooting Steps
  • Collected model (EA7500) and serial number.
  • Incorrectly stated the router is end-of-life with no firmware updates.
  • Later stated auto-update is enabled by default.
  • Guided customer to Connectivity → Basic tab in web UI to view firmware version.
Key Observations
  • Agent incorrectly classified EA7500 as an E-series end-of-life router ([03:00]), which is factually wrong — EA7500 is an EA Series model and is NOT end-of-life per KB.
  • Agent falsely claimed EOL routers lose web interface access ([05:00]), which is not true per KB — EOL devices retain UI access for manual updates.
  • Agent contradicted initial statement by later confirming auto-update is enabled by default ([07:00]), creating confusion.
  • Provided correct navigation path to firmware settings in the EA Series interface (universal_firmware_update.md).
  • KB confirms EA Series routers (including EA7500) support automatic firmware updates and are not listed as EOL in universal_eol_firmware.md.
Positive Highlights
  • Collected model number and serial number early in the call ([02:00]).
  • Provided accurate navigation steps to locate firmware information in the router UI ([06:00]).
  • Maintained a polite and patient tone throughout the interaction.
Agent Errors / Gaps
  • Incorrectly identified EA7500 as an E-series router and claimed it is end-of-life ([03:00]).
  • Falsely stated that end-of-life routers no longer receive firmware updates and may lose web interface access ([05:00]).
  • Gave contradictory information: first said no updates possible, then said auto-update is enabled.
  • Failed to clarify that EA Series routers like EA7500 do receive automatic updates and are not end-of-life.

V2 Indicator Ratings

Resolution
R1 Not Met Issue actually resolved conf 99%
Agent incorrectly stated EA7500 is end-of-life with no automatic updates, which is factually wrong per KB, and did not resolve the customer's core question about firmware update functionality.
R2 Not Met Diagnostic thoroughness conf 97%
Agent skipped diagnostic steps like verifying current firmware version or checking auto-update settings in the interface; only asked for model/serial and gave a premature conclusion.
R3 Not Met Correct resolution path conf 98%
Agent misclassified EA7500 as an old E-series router and end-of-life, leading to an inappropriate resolution path despite it being a supported model with active auto-update capability.
Technical Accuracy
T1 Not Met Technically accurate info conf 96%
No logical diagnostic process: agent did not ask about firmware version, interface type, or auto-update toggle; jumped directly to false conclusion about EOL status.
T2 Not Met Appropriate tools / resources used conf 95%
Agent failed to use KB or internal tools to verify product status or firmware update process for EA7500, relying instead on inaccurate generalization about E-series routers.
T3 Not Met No misinformation conf 99%
Agent made materially false claims: EA7500 is not E-series, is not end-of-life, supports auto-update per KB, and the UI does not shut down after EOL — all contradicted by universal_firmware_update.md and universal_eol_firmware.md.
Communication
C1 Partially Met Clear & professional language conf 90%
Agent acknowledged the customer and responded to follow-ups but failed to set clear expectations or guide the interaction toward accurate resolution, letting the call drift on incorrect premises.
C2 Partially Met Confirmed understanding conf 88%
Agent used simple language and repeated terms, adapting somewhat to customer’s pace, but ultimately misled due to technical inaccuracy without correcting course when confusion arose.
Customer Ownership
O1 Not Met Ownership & empathy conf 96%
Agent did not take ownership of the correct resolution path; continued to reinforce misinformation rather than investigate or correct course despite having access to KB.
O2 Not Met Proactive follow-through conf 94%
Agent gave vague direction (‘go to connectivity’) without specifying exact steps, URL, or what to look for, leaving customer to self-navigate and verify incorrect information.
O3 Not Applicable Closure confirmation conf 100%
This was first contact; no prior case history existed to reference or maintain continuity from.
Escalation Judgment
E1 Not Applicable Correct escalation decision conf 100%
No escalation occurred and the issue, while unresolved, did not meet triggers (e.g., hardware fault, repeat contact, legal risk) warranting escalation.
E2 Not Applicable Escalation prep & handoff conf 100%
No escalation occurred; therefore execution cannot be assessed.
Customer Experience
X1 Partially Met Customer effort minimised conf 89%
Agent used polite tone and closed professionally, but offered no empathy or acknowledgment of potential frustration from incorrect information about the router’s support status.
X2 Partially Met Tone & rapport conf 87%
Agent matched customer’s conversational pace and repeated key points, though failed to detect growing confusion masked by agreement due to technical inaccuracy.
X3 Not Met Overall experience conf 93%
Agent increased customer effort by providing incorrect model identification and outdated support status, forcing customer to re-verify independently via external sources.
Call Transcript16 turns · 17 lines
Speaker 1
up. hey good afternoon to you how are you
00:00
Speaker 2
welcome to Linksys Support. To ensure quality service, your call may be monitored. For in-warranty products, our support team is available to help with performance and hardware issues. Register your product by visiting register.Linksys.com. Please have your device serial number ready. For assistance, press 1 now. For out of warranty products, paid support may be available depending on your issue. To hear more about your service options, press 2. please have your device's serial number and contact information ready. If unavailable, kindly call back later. For out of warranty product, paid support option may be available depending on the issue. Thank you for calling Linksys. This is Ice. How can I help you? [silence]
00:00
Speaker 1
All righty. So, say that again, please? Oh, I'm doing good. I'm doing good. Great. Hey, uh, question. Question. I have a Linksys router and, uh, I have model number and the serial number. And my question is, how do I tell if there is a, uh, automatic update to my, uh, to my, uh, Linksys, uh, admin side of the house? Um, the question is this Linksys that I have, is there a auto update on it, or do I have to manually update it myself? [silence]
01:00
Speaker 2
Dr. Manzoor, I'm fine. And you, sir? How are you doing? Okay, that's great. Do you mean to say if your router has an update on its firmware?
01:00
Speaker 1
E as in Echo. Are you ready? E as in Echo, A as in Alpha. 7-2-5-0. You got it. You ready for the serial number? Serial number? 35 K as in Kilo, 10 M as in Mike, 2, 5, A as in Alpha, 0 6 3 6 8.
02:00
Speaker 2
What's the model of your links? this router? And also the serial number, so I could check. Yes. So, the model of your links us EA7500. What's the serial? Yeah. All right. Uh, so it's three, 35k, 10M 25A 06 30. [silence] All right. Well, apparently, sir, this router you have is an old classic router from Linksys as e-series router from Linksys. These are very old router and so happened that this router of yours already reach its end of life meaning when a router reach its end of life, it may no longer have security or firmware updates because once the router reach its end of life the Linksys is no longer manufacture this product as the router is using older technology.
02:00
Speaker 1
So there's no automatic update. So there's no auto update. Good, good. Understood. But it works. That's what does. It's just like a car, just like a car. You add more oil to it to keep it running.
04:00
Speaker 2
So, Dell Links is no longer make uh products for this type of router. They're Yes, uh you can uh there's no, I don't think there will be an update because it has reached it's end of life. So, once a router reach it's end of life, there is no more security or firmware updates available for it. Mhm. But if you Yeah, but it's still working. It's still working. It's just the updates because The router is using an old technology, so it may no longer have any updates in the future. Because we're using now newer technologies. But If you want to be sure, Yes. Yes, the car, no matter how old it is, it will keep running. So
04:00
Speaker 1
There you go. There you go. You got it. Mhm. Yeah, I can check the set-ins. I was in the set-ins a few minutes ago. Mhm. [silence]
05:00
Speaker 2
Well, long after you see that gas or fuel that, yes. So that's the router also. Uh, it will still keep working, but there's no more any updates on It's security or firmware. But if you still want to, uh, verify, uh, you can check on the router's settings by logging into its web user interface. But, uh, I don't know if you'll be able to access it because once the router reach its end of life, um, usually its interface also goes down or shuts down. I see. So, if you can check on the settings, you just need to go to connectivity and you will see on the basic tab the firmware.
05:00
Speaker 1
Okay, so I go to connectivity and what else? And where do I go from there?
06:00
Speaker 2
What version of your router you are using? If up to date? Once you go to connectivity, you will see some selections on there. Okay. On the basic tab of that, you will see, uh, the firmware of the router you're using. And the firmware version is stated there, and it will tell you if the firmware is up to date. And if there is a [silence].
06:00
Speaker 1
Perfect. Outstanding. You've been helpful. Thanks a million. Bye-bye now. That's it? Thank you. Bye-bye. Are you located here in the United States? [silence] I am not located anywhere. I don't have physical existence. But I can help answer questions about the United States or any other topic you're interested in. How can I assist you today?
07:00
Speaker 2
new updates for that firmware it will tell you that it's out of date. But usually Linksys router has a built-in feature that enables the router to automatically update itself when there's a new uh firmware version. So there is yeah there's an enabled feature on the router settings that the it is auto update uh the auto update is turned on. So if there's any update on its firmware automatically the router settings will update it. you're welcome. Thank you also for calling Linksys sir and that's all. yeah thanks. all right thank you and thanks for the support. Have a great one bye no we're located in Asia
07:00
Speaker 1
In asia. That's what I thought. Good, good, uh, good router, let me tell you. I've had it for a long time. Thank you now. Bye bye.
08:00
Speaker 2
Yeah. Yeah. Yes. Thank you, so. Bye.
08:00