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Call Start
2026-06-09 17:27
Duration
24m 3s
Contact
Evan Patton
Issue Type
Internet/WAN Setup
V2 Outcome
Unresolved
V2 Band
Needs Improvement

Agent & Case Context

Agent
Venn-Emir Calvin
HappyFox Case
#LTS00132804
Support Country
United States
Product Family
MESH SYSTEMS
CSAT
Sentiment Trajectory
Ticket subject: Reconfiguration_WHW03
Transcript quality flagged: the ASR/quality-validation pipeline detected and excluded unreliable transcript segments from grading (2 hallucinated segments, 2 too-garbled-to-score segments). Excluded from aggregate KPIs — treat remaining scores and transcript with caution.
Auto-Zero applied: B — Avoidance/Evasion: Agent misrepresented support eligibility by claiming free troubleshooting is unavailable for out-of-warranty devices and introduced a non-existent $15 fee requirement, effectively avoiding responsibility for resolving the issue under correct policy.

V1 Rubric Scores

Resolution1.00/5
Accuracy1.00/5
Communication2.00/5
Protocol1.00/5
Efficiency1.00/5
Overall1.1/5

V2 Rubric Scores

Resolution0.00/5
Technical0.94/5
Communication2.50/5
Ownership4.00/5
EscalationN/A
Customer Exp0.71/5
Overall0.0% (-22.0)

V2 Grader Summary

The agent failed to resolve the WHW03 mesh connectivity issue, skipped critical diagnostics, and provided factually incorrect information about warranty and support eligibility. Despite maintaining ownership and issuing a ticket, the agent evaded proper troubleshooting by introducing a non-compliant paid support requirement, resulting in an unresolved case with a critical policy violation.

V1 Case Analysis

Customer reports WHW03 mesh node solid red, no internet. Agent gave incorrect 20-second reset and invalid 5-press pairing instructions for WHW03, collected payment for $15 paid support, failed to verify modem connectivity, and closed without resolution. Ticket LTS 0013 2804 issued. Follow-up required.

Troubleshooting Steps
  • Advised 20-second factory reset (incorrect duration) on all nodes
  • Attempted 5-press pairing method (not supported on WHW03)
  • Failed to verify modem/WAN connectivity
  • Collected payment for $15 paid support
Key Observations
  • Agent instructed 20-second factory reset (KB specifies 10 seconds for WHW03) at [04:00].
  • Agent used 5-press pairing method on WHW03, which is not supported; correct method is app-based or pair button [11:00].
  • Agent failed to verify modem/WAN connectivity before proceeding with mesh troubleshooting [19:00].
  • Agent collected full credit card details without PCI-compliant language or recording pause confirmation [08:00].
  • Agent misinterpreted solid green LED as normal state, but customer's node cycled to red immediately after [18:00–19:00].
  • Agent did not confirm customer's ability to test modem before ending call [22:00].
  • Call ended without scheduled follow-up or confirmation of next steps, despite paid support purchase [23:00].
Positive Highlights
  • Agent confirmed product model (WHW03) early in the call [01:00].
  • Agent collected serial number and used it to determine warranty status [02:00].
  • Agent clearly communicated out-of-warranty status and explained paid support terms, including non-refundable nature and 50-50 success chance [04:00–05:00].
  • Agent provided ticket number (LTS 0013 2804) for reference [22:00].
Agent Errors / Gaps
  • Incorrect factory reset duration: instructed 20 seconds instead of 10 seconds for WHW03 [04:00]. KB reference: `led_intelligent_mesh_consumer.md` specifies 10-second reset for WHW03.
  • Used unsupported 5-press pairing method on WHW03 model; this method is not documented in KB for WHW series [11:00–16:00]. KB reference: `led_intelligent_mesh_consumer.md` states WHW03 uses pair button or web UI for node addition, not 5-press.
  • Failed to validate modem/WAN connectivity before troubleshooting mesh nodes [19:00]. KB reference: `universal_mesh_full_rebuild.md` emphasizes checking modem/ONT state before mesh rebuild.
  • Collected full credit card details (number, security code, zip) without stating recording pause or PCI compliance [08:00]. This is a compliance violation.
  • Misinterpreted LED behavior: claimed solid green was normal, but node reverted to solid red [18:00–19:00]. KB reference: `led_intelligent_mesh_consumer.md` states solid green is not a normal LED state for WHW03; solid white indicates online and healthy.
  • Did not confirm customer had necessary equipment (long Ethernet cable) to complete troubleshooting [20:00–22:00]. KB reference: `universal_mesh_full_rebuild.md` recommends verifying signal and connectivity before node placement.
  • Abandoned call without scheduling follow-up despite customer paying for $15 support session [23:00]. KB reference: `adjacent_device_setup_scenarios.md` emphasizes confirming resolution or next steps after paid support.
  • Gave confusing instruction: 'phi press method' likely ASR artifact, but agent repeated 'five press' [11:00, 16:00]. This instruction is technically incorrect for WHW03.

V2 Indicator Ratings

Resolution
R1 Not Met Issue actually resolved conf 98%
Customer ended the call with the parent node showing solid red and no internet connectivity — issue unresolved and no valid escalation path provided.
R2 Not Met Diagnostic thoroughness conf 96%
Agent skipped essential diagnostics: never tested internet at the modem, did not verify WAN cable or ISP status, and ignored customer's mention of already sent logs.
R3 Not Met Correct resolution path conf 97%
Agent incorrectly stated WHW03 is out of warranty and free troubleshooting is unavailable, contradicting KB policy that OOW devices still receive best-effort free support; wrongly introduced $15 paid session as a requirement.
Technical Accuracy
T1 Partially Met Technically accurate info conf 91%
Agent identified solid red LED as a symptom and asked about reset method, but failed to ask about ISP, PPPoE, or WAN connection — root cause never investigated.
T2 Not Met Appropriate tools / resources used conf 95%
Customer explicitly stated they had already sent logs, yet agent made no attempt to access or reference them; no remote tools or dashboard checks were used despite available data.
T3 Not Met No misinformation conf 99%
Agent claimed the WHW03 is no longer eligible for free support and that a $15 fee is required — factually incorrect per KB, which mandates free best-effort troubleshooting regardless of warranty.
Communication
C1 Partially Met Clear & professional language conf 89%
Agent provided a sequence of actions (factory reset, 5-press) and maintained basic control, but used unclear phrasing ('phi press method'), had long silences, and failed to transition to a coherent resolution plan.
C2 Partially Met Confirmed understanding conf 87%
Agent used technical terms like 'five press method' without confirming understanding; did not adapt language when customer showed confusion about node placement and power setup.
Customer Ownership
O1 Met Ownership & empathy conf 93%
Agent stayed on the call, did not transfer, and issued a ticket number (LTS 0013 2804), demonstrating ownership throughout the interaction.
O2 Partially Met Proactive follow-through conf 88%
Agent provided next steps (reset nodes, perform 5-press) and gave a ticket number, but did not set a timeline for follow-up or confirm when the customer should call back.
O3 Not Applicable Closure confirmation conf 100%
This was the first contact; no prior case history to reference or maintain continuity with.
Escalation Judgment
E1 Not Applicable Correct escalation decision conf 100%
No escalation was performed and none was warranted based on the interaction — issue remained at L1 level.
E2 Not Applicable Escalation prep & handoff conf 100%
No escalation occurred, so execution cannot be assessed.
Customer Experience
X1 Not Met Customer effort minimised conf 95%
Agent never acknowledged customer’s frustration after repeated troubleshooting attempts ('I’ve been messing with it for about a half an hour') — no empathy expressed.
X2 Not Met Tone & rapport conf 92%
Agent delivered instructions in a rigid, technical tone without adjusting to customer’s pace or confusion; customer had to interrupt and clarify physical setup challenges repeatedly.
X3 Partially Met Overall experience conf 87%
Agent reduced effort by instructing customer to keep child nodes off and focus on parent, but still required multiple resets and physical relocations without offering remote diagnostics.
Call Transcript33 turns · 40 lines
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 one now. For out of warranty products, paid support may be available depending on your issue. To hear more about your service options, please have your device's serial number and contact information ready. If unavailable, kindly call back later. Out of warranty product paid support option may be available depending on the issue. Hi, thank you for calling Linksys. My name is when I will help you today.
00:00
Speaker 1
We're traveling away from the house, the link, uh my linksys mesh um lost connectivity. I um got back home and I'm trying to re-establish connectivity and I'm not able to do that. And so I've gone through all of the troubleshooting um steps and uh and I just sent, I just sent the logs in uh a little while ago. Uh it is a W H W O 3. What is the one I'm sorry? Oh, it's red.
01:00
Speaker 2
I see. What's the model of your linx? device? Thank you so much. And what's the light on the lynx unit? the light of the router. Solid red. Thank you so much. [silence] Can I ask to whom am I currently speaking with? Thank you so much. Can you provide me the serial number of the linksys device? So we can double check its current status as well. Yeah. 2 or J like Jacob, 1 0 C like Charlie, 6 B like boy, 7 5 6 7 4. Is that correct? Is it seven? I'm sorry, 6 5 7 4. Thank you so much.
01:00
Speaker 1
All right thank you. we have three. I'm sorry. So I, um, first reset my uh ISP uh router, modems rather, and then uh that didn't fix the problem and then I powered off the uh the mesh node that was that was hard wired with uh CAT 6 or whatever cable, um, to the modem and that didn't work and then I did both of them again and that didn't not none of it worked.
03:00
Speaker 2
Let me quickly double check everything on my end. How many links this WHW does you have? In what way did you perform the factory reset as well? In what way did you perform the factory reset? All right.
03:00
Speaker 1
Right. Okay. I have the I have the app okay. Correct. Yes.
04:00
Speaker 2
So in this case, you will need to consider doing a complete factory reset since what you have performed in terms of what you've done so far is just a simple reboot on your Linksys mesh. To perform a complete factory reset, you will need to hold the reset button for 20 seconds on all of your Linksys nodes. You can do it one at a time. And in order for you to reconfigure it from the scratch, you will at least need to have the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi app or the Linksys app to guide you all the way through from the beginning up until the end. Before any further troubleshooting may start, before any further troubleshooting may start, I do have to set expectations that your current Linksys mesh, which is the WHW03s, are no longer in warranty. They are no longer eligible for free troubleshooting on our end. All troubleshooting steps is completely free and available on support.linksys.com. However, for further troubleshooting for an auto warranty product,
04:00
Speaker 1
yeah, I, I, I, I do, I do wish to proceed. okay, so I've, uh, I've reset the wire node for 20 seconds. let me go to the other two nodes and do that as well. that's fine. that's fine. silence okay.
05:00
Speaker 2
[silence] it entails a $15 cost if you still wish to proceed. [silence] If you're going to proceed with the further trouble by shooting through paid support for $15, you are agreeing to a one-time nonrefundable technical support session lasting up to an hour. [silence] If we also do determined that the product seems to be defective, no refund or replacement will be issued for it. [silence] And lastly, it still considered a 50-50% chance that it may or may not work. [silence] For our personal advice as well, for our personal advice as well, it's better to at least take the free troubleshooting that we can also offer you. [silence] It can either be on email or some links that we can provide before [silence] considering the $15 as well. [silence]
05:00
Speaker 1
Okay, that's fine. Let's just go forward with the $15. I've been messing with it for about a half an hour and have been unsuccessful. So, I've, I've done the, I've reset one of the nodes for 20 seconds. I'm resetting a second node now for 20 seconds. Yes, Patton, P-A-T-T-O-N. Evanepatton@comcast.net. Yes. Okay, yeah, uh, uh, I will do that as soon as I, I just had to walk upstairs to, [silence]
06:00
Speaker 2
All right, sir. Evan, can you spell out the last name once more? Thank you so much. And what's the email address? Is your Internet provider Comcast? Whenever you're ready, you can provide me your credit information. You don't have to worry about it. Nothing on your card is going to be recorded or documented.
06:00
Speaker 1
[silence] Uh oh, so I should just unplug them and that will factory reset them too, I guess. Because uh huh. [silence] Uh huh. Well, I'll have to unplug them. They're plugged in all around the house. [silence] Oh, I see. Okay, so they're all factory reset. Now. Let me go get you my credit card. [silence] Um, [silence] [silence] [silence]
07:00
Speaker 2
You need to gather all your nodes in one same room after you're done factory resetting them.
07:00
Speaker 1
okay it is uh an American Express number three seven one three zero A2 three eight eight zero three zero zero nine expiration oh [REDACTED_PAYMENT_DIGITS] okay. Yeah. That's fine. Um, okay. So, um, so,
08:00
Speaker 2
What about the security code? [REDACTED_PAYMENT_DIGITS] Lastly, the billing zip code. All right. Once again, you're just going to be charged $[REDACTED_PAYMENT_DIGITS], nothing more, nothing less. If you need to reconfirm, go ahead and check your email as well. All right, in the meantime, gather your notes in one room, but don't turn on the other two. Just focus on the main one.
08:00
Speaker 1
I'm, just trying to figure out I don't have enough outlets uh in the main room or have to get a power strip. That's uh, cuz they'll I'll need to plug them in right to power. Yeah, okay. Uh, okay. Okay. That should. Yeah. um Okay, I've got a power strip. I've got one of the notes. I'm going to get this third. [silence] okay. Okay. Great. Uh, we'll do that. Okay. Hang on. Just hang on. Hang on. Give me just a second to get power set up. And then I'll proceed with the, Rhino. Okay. Um, okay. Uh, got power on. Uh, yes, I just have the parent node and it is, uh, it's solid blue right now.
09:00
Speaker 2
do not turn on your child nodes yet. let's just go ahead and focus on the parent first. on the parent node, you're now gonna perform what we call the phi press method. on the reset button, you're going to press release. wait a second. to clarify, you just turned on the parent node. Wait for it to change colors. Put the light in the main one.
11:00
Speaker 1
[silence] but no still it's like a dark blue nope it's solid dark blue which is kind of strange usually it would change colors by now okay [silence] okay [silence] y
13:00
Speaker 2
Okay, your wife lies. [silence] [silence] Is it going in and out? [silence] You're like [silence] All right, factory reset it one more time. Hold the reset button until the light goes out. [silence] See? [silence] Thank you. Let, let me just one, okay. [silence] Okay.
14:00
Speaker 1
Is it like a– It flashed. Yes, flashed briefly blue and then the light went out. Okay, so. Now the light is out and it. And it's kind of pulsing very dimly, off and then blue. Okay. Okay, now solid red. Okay. Okay. One red two, three.
15:00
Speaker 2
All right. [silence] Now do the five press method. Press release, wait a second, five times on the reset button. [silence]
16:00
Speaker 1
[KEEP_UNCERTAIN] Got it. Four, five. Okay, now it's yellow. Flashing yellow. Yes. Okay. I still don't see it from about a meter from here. Uh-huh. Let me try to move it so it's... there, that's in its lane. Nmlab, can you see that? Okay.
17:00
Speaker 2
is it blinking? wait for it to finish flashing [silence] while waiting for it to flash, uh finish flashing, can you turn on the other to as much as possible as close to the parent?
17:00
Speaker 1
So pretty close. Okay. Okay. Blue. and they're both pulsing kind of dim blue right now. It's it uh still pulsing yellow orange. Oh, it just went - Oh, now it's green. Looks like a solid green. Okay. Yay! Excellent. Okay.
18:00
Speaker 2
what's the light in the main 1 alrightwait for 1 more minute a solid green
18:00
Speaker 1
OK. so it'll so good. Well, nope, it just went red. YEP. Um, first all good. Well, I guess I mean I, I have Wi-Fi on the Comcast modem, so I know it has connectivity to the internet. I guess it could be possible that there's something wrong with the uh, um, modem itself.
19:00
Speaker 2
solid red [silence] Do you have a laptop or a computer that you can wire directly to the modem? Because, as of the moment, solid red or a flashing red, as long as it's red, indicates it's not detecting or communicating with the internet directly to Comcast, so in order for us to make sure that your Comcast modem is working, we need at least either a computer or a laptop we can wire direct make sure the light sorry.
19:00
Speaker 1
With the wired connection? I do not... I'm trying to think. I've got a desktop. I'm sorry. Yeah, okay. Well, I just don't know. I don't have a laptop. I have a MacBook that does not have a, um, a jack on it. I've got a desktop PC, but it's not close enough to run the cat5 to the... Well, actually, I guess, could I... Can I run the...? I can unplug the cat5 from the mother... the, uh, parent?
20:00
Speaker 2
Mm-hm. If you do not have a device that you can wire as of the moment, you don't have to worry about the service that you just paid. If you need to call us back, you can always call us back as well. For the entire day troubleshooting is completely free since you've already paid for it.
20:00
Speaker 1
I bought a node right, and use that wire. Okay, that I can okay, that I can plug them through. I think it might be long, and enough for reach Um, Um, I guess I can yeah, I guess I can reach that reach. Just need to rejigger some wires here. Okay. Yeah, I think Um, [KEEP_UNCERTAIN] I think it will. We just need to be close. I don't know if it's gonna reach. I think it's still gonna be too short. Yeah, I'm about a foot I'm about 4 ft too short. Yeah, I can. Yeah, give me my ticket now. Yeah. I'm ready. [silence]
21:00
Speaker 2
[HUMAN_REVIEW] I've not yet given you your ticket number. This serves as your reference. I think can you write it down or if you need a pen and paper? Mm-hmm. Tell me whenever you're ready. The ticket number is L like Lima, T like Tango, S like Sierra,
22:00
Speaker 1
Okay, LTS 0013 2804. Okay. Okay. Okay. Um, okay. Um, all right, very good. I'll, uh, I'll, I don't know what I'm going to do. I, I, I don't see a way to plug, uh, the, uh, the cat six cable into anything, um, because I'm about 60 feet from the my PC from the from the modem. And I don't think I have a long, uh, cable. Uh, okay. All right, let let me work on it. Uh, thank you. I'll give you a call back if I, uh, need more help. All right, thanks. Bye.
23:00
Speaker 2
00 13 to 804. Yeah, that is correct. I see. Okay. Um, i see. Um, let me see. No rush there. All right.
23:00