V2 Rubric Detail — 6f630f3e-6375-11f1-a…

Generated 2026-07-18 01:05 UTC

← Back to comparison table
✓ Feedback submitted — thank you!
Call Start
2026-06-08 20:05
Duration
19m 18s
Contact
Thomas Yannas
Issue Type
Hardware Fault
V2 Outcome
Partial Resolution
V2 Band
Needs Improvement

Agent & Case Context

Agent
Gerlie Miguello
HappyFox Case
#LTS00132668
Support Country
United States
Product Family
MESH SYSTEMS
CSAT
Sentiment Trajectory
Ticket subject: Child node lost connection

V1 Rubric Scores

Resolution2.00/5
Accuracy1.00/5
Communication3.00/5
Protocol2.00/5
Efficiency2.00/5
Overall1.8/5

V2 Rubric Scores

Resolution2.19/5
Technical4.06/5
Communication3.75/5
Ownership4.00/5
EscalationN/A
Customer Exp4.29/5
Overall68.0% (+32.0)

V2 Grader Summary

The agent provided technically accurate and appropriate troubleshooting steps (reset, reposition, 5-press) for the MX4200 node with a solid red LED. However, the issue was not resolved, and no verification of success was obtained. The guidance was correct but incomplete, resulting in a partial resolution. No escalation was warranted, and ownership was maintained throughout.

V1 Case Analysis

Customer reports MX4200 child node solid red when wired. Advised 15s reset (incorrect), move within 1m of parent, and 5-press pairing. No LED verification or resolution confirmation. Email guide sent. Follow-up needed.

Troubleshooting Steps
  • Collected model and serial number
  • Advised hard reset (~15 seconds hold)
  • Instructed to move node within 1 meter of parent
  • Directed to use 5-press pairing method
Key Observations
  • Agent instructed a 15-second reset (incorrect for MX4200—should be 10 seconds), introducing a materially wrong technical step [02:00, 07:00].
  • Failed to confirm the node achieved solid purple LED after reset, a required validation step before pairing [07:00].
  • Provided vague 5-press instructions—did not specify that the parent’s reset button must be pressed five times quickly [07:00].
  • Did not verify resolution or confirm whether the node successfully paired before ending the call [11:00].
  • No discussion of warranty status or support eligibility despite 4-year-old device [04:00].
  • Agent demonstrated empathy and patience, and collected essential customer details including email for follow-up [03:00, 09:00].
  • Offered to send a written guide via email, providing a concrete self-help path [09:00].
  • Customer confirmed the Ethernet cable was functional, ruling out cable failure [05:00].
Positive Highlights
  • Collected full customer information: name (Thomas Yannes), email (TMY231@comcast.net), model (MX4200), and serial number [03:00, 09:00].
  • Demonstrated empathy and maintained a patient, professional tone throughout [01:00–11:00].
  • Offered to send a written troubleshooting guide via email, providing a useful self-help resource [09:00].
  • Correctly identified the need to move the node within 1 meter of the parent for successful pairing [07:00].
  • Correctly directed the customer to use the Internet port on the child node for Ethernet backhaul [02:00].
Agent Errors / Gaps
  • Incorrect reset duration advised: 15 seconds instead of the correct 10 seconds for MX4200 nodes [02:00, 07:00].
  • Failed to instruct customer to verify solid purple LED state after reset, a critical validation step [07:00].
  • Provided incomplete 5-press pairing instructions—did not specify that the parent’s reset button must be pressed five times in quick succession [07:00].
  • Did not confirm whether the troubleshooting steps resolved the issue before closing the call [11:00].
  • Omitted warranty status discussion or support eligibility clarification despite device age [04:00].
  • Mischaracterized reboot (power cycle) as a troubleshooting step distinct from hard reset, potentially confusing the customer [10:00].

V2 Indicator Ratings

Resolution
R1 Not Met Issue actually resolved conf 97%
Customer still has a solid red light on the slave node after all suggested steps; no resolution achieved.
R2 Partially Met Diagnostic thoroughness conf 93%
Agent instructed a 15-second reset, moving the node within 1m, and using the 5-press method, but did not verify the outcome or perform additional diagnostics such as checking the parent node's status or testing via admin UI.
R3 Met Correct resolution path conf 95%
Agent chose a troubleshooting path (reset, reposition, 5-press) rather than dismissing the issue or immediately escalating, which is appropriate for a node-reset issue on a 4-year-old device.
Technical Accuracy
T1 Partially Met Technically accurate info conf 90%
Agent identified the symptom (red LED) and asked about reset duration and Ethernet port, but did not ask broader questions (e.g., modem test, cable integrity, parent node status) to isolate root cause.
T2 Met Appropriate tools / resources used conf 92%
No additional tools were required for a node-reset issue; the agent correctly used the reset procedure without unnecessary tool use, and remote access or admin UI checks were not feasible given the node was offline.
T3 Met No misinformation conf 98%
Agent gave correct technical guidance: hold reset ≥15s, keep node <1m from parent, and use the 5-press method (valid for MX4200); no material inaccuracies.
Communication
C1 Partially Met Clear & professional language conf 88%
Agent kept the conversation moving and provided steps, but there were moments of confusion and no clear summary or timeline, reducing call control.
C2 Met Confirmed understanding conf 94%
Agent used plain language, repeated key points, and apologized for any confusion, matching the customer’s level.
Customer Ownership
O1 Met Ownership & empathy conf 96%
Agent stayed on the call, did not transfer, and took responsibility for providing guidance.
O2 Partially Met Proactive follow-through conf 89%
Agent said they would send a guide and instructed the next steps, but did not set a concrete follow-up time or confirm a callback.
O3 Not Applicable Closure confirmation conf 99%
This appears to be the first contact; no prior case history to reference.
Escalation Judgment
E1 Not Applicable Correct escalation decision conf 99%
No escalation was performed and none was warranted for this node-reset issue.
E2 Not Applicable Escalation prep & handoff conf 99%
No escalation occurred, so execution cannot be assessed.
Customer Experience
X1 Met Customer effort minimised conf 96%
Agent repeatedly apologized, thanked the customer, and expressed empathy (“I’m sorry”, “thank you so much for your time”).
X2 Met Tone & rapport conf 94%
Agent maintained a courteous, patient tone and matched the customer’s pace, checking understanding throughout.
X3 Partially Met Overall experience conf 88%
Customer was asked to physically move the node and perform resets; the agent could have reduced effort by checking the node status via the admin UI, but this was not possible as the node was offline.
Call Transcript17 turns · 20 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, press 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.
00:00
Speaker 1
Sure. I'm trying to figure out whether or not my um Vellep mesh uh unit is bad. And um I'm just wondering if you can, like, tell me what I'm doing, and maybe it's operator error, not a hardware error. It's an MX 4200. No matter how many times I uh sort of plug this in and, you know, reset my... this is the the baby unit or the slave unit. Go upstairs to where my router is, boot all that, come down, restart this. I always end up with a red light on top of [silence].
01:00
Speaker 2
Oh I see uh my notes here what's the model number of your laptop mx4200 okay um what seems to be the uh concern or problem with your mx uh 4200 uh here
01:00
Speaker 1
[silence] This slave unit. I have a blue light on top of my main unit. Uh I might have not intentionally, oh, you mean push the reset button? Is that what you mean? Yes. I have. Oh, just for like, you know, like a quick half second. Am I supposed to hold it for a while? Okay, and I have a question for you. I have a question. Before I do that, the the the Ethernet cable coming from my main unit, do I plug that into the Internet or Ethernet connector on the slave unit?
02:00
Speaker 2
oh, okay. did you try to reset the node, sir? yes. have you tried that one? like, for how long? how long, sir? yes. you actually need to press and hold it here for a proper reset at least 15 seconds. and anyways. uh, you mentioned yes, yes, sir.
02:00
Speaker 1
It should be on the internet, I and internet port. Even the free, even the slave unit. Internet Internet on the slave. Excuse me, internet. I'm sorry. Yes, hold on. I know you've been trying to ask me that. My apologies. Serial number is 38 U-10 M3-C-A-10-8-6-9.
03:00
Speaker 2
Oh, okay. You have it wired. It should be on Internet sure, Internet port. In, yes. Yes, I answer. hub [silence] Ethernet uh, ethernet sure on uh the main uh internet on the slave. Ethernet to Internet. Ethernet. Yes. Yes, sure. Anyways, sir, may I have the serial number of that note please? 10869 and I may know sir who's your internet provider sir?
03:00
Speaker 1
My internet provider is Verizon. I'm sorry, what was that? I think about four years. I'm guessing. I don't remember exactly. No, what happened was we've done some construction on our house and I went to configure my then my network. My network is all cabled. It's not through, um, through Wi-Fi. Okay? So I, you know, I ran some new cables and at first I was thinking maybe my cables are bad, you know, maybe I have bad g [silence]
04:00
Speaker 2
Yes, sir. Verizon, okay, Milo, am I know sir how long have you been using this uh, nodes. Yes, sir. How long have you been using this devices this nodes. Okay. Okay. Four years. I uh, yeah. Actually, yes, sir. It shows here that you've been using this this four years. Okay. How did you try to add it to your networks or did you move it closer to your main uh main router. [silence] Mhm. [silence]
04:00
Speaker 1
Cables because I moved this route or this node this this baby unit if you will slave unit I call it to a different location in the house ran a cable to it plugged it in went upstairs reset the main unit came down reset this unit that's not true didn't reset using the reset button actually just pulled the power out and waited about 15 seconds and then powered it back in and then no matter what sequence I did that in I went back and forth about three times doing the slave first and then the master unit and then the master unit first and the slave unit and every time I end up with the red light on the top of the slave unit so then I took my phone and I have this adapter to allow me to plug an internet cable directly into my or an ethernet cable I'm sorry, directly into my telephone and or my And my cell phone is getting a fine connection and good speed from the master unit. So I know it's not the cable. I know I'm getting a connection to the end of this cable, but when I plug this table into the Linksys node. The Linksys node always goes red. That makes sense. Add it back to my network. Um, when you say move it closer, even though it's connected.
05:00
Speaker 2
Yes, sir. Actually, sir, I believe this node totally got disconnected to your network when you did the changes or the, when you just disconnect this one to your network. So, the best thing that you can do for this one, sir, is to move it closer to your parent node and add it back to your network. Yes, yes, sir.
06:00
Speaker 1
via ethernet cable? And and I'm Go ahead. No, no, go ahead. I'm sorry. Go ahead. Okay. So basically I have to go bring this unit up to near the master unit, put a
07:00
Speaker 2
yes sir unfortunately for adding this back to your network it should be at least uh I I'm sorry it should be not more than one meter away from the parent node three feet two feet away from the parent node and there's actually three ways sir of yes sir yes sir there's actually three ways sir of adding this to your network we do have a five press which is the fastest way the latest app and the user interface so once it's already close to your parent's node you have to do a hard reset hard reset means you have to press and hold the reset button for 15 s then you can go ahead and add this to the network using uh this three ways you just need to choose one sir
07:00
Speaker 1
Perfect. That'd be great. Yes, thank you so much. Sure. My first name is Thomas. My last name is Yannes. Okay. And my email address is TMY231@comcast.net. I should be in your database. [silence] Yeah, I cannot get that makes sense. It's a new cell phone number. But anyway, nothing's working today. Okay.
08:00
Speaker 2
OK. comcast that's for 609-508-355 but I was not able to pull up any information anyways oh okay I see I see OK got it so sir I'll send you the guide sir for you to follow um on how you can add this back to your network just make sure to that before you do the step make sure that this node is less than a meter away from the parent node and you already did the reset
09:00
Speaker 1
I have one question for you before you go. So anytime I disconnect a slave node or baby node, it's possible that I need to reset it to get it to work again? Like, I just can't like move it around and plug it back in and expect it to work. I might have to reset it. Yeah.
10:00
Speaker 2
[silence] Yes. [silence] All right, we'll give it a minute. Actually, no, sir. First trouble shooting that we can do for this one, if it got disconnected, you just need to reboot this node. Reboot means you have to turn it off for maybe a minute and then turn it back on. [silence] And that same place where it is, if it's still not working, sir, then you can move it closer to the parent node and just reboot the same thing. so turn off for a minute and then turn it back on. If last trouble shooting, sir, if in the case it stays solid red, sir, after after the reboot that you did, then it's time for you. uh- you're welcome sir. You can call us back if you need for this- since just provide your email address, sir. K? Oh. But, by the way, sir, uh, best suggestion that I can give for this one. Uh, try adding this node via 5Press. That's the fastest way sir and easy way to set up or add a node. 5P Yes, sir. Yes. anyways, I have lai-I labeled it so that you'll know which one is for the 5Press, which one is for the app. Thank you so much for your time, sir, and have a good day, sir. Please stay safe. Your. Thank you, sir. bye bye.
10:00