V2 Rubric Detail — 8a50e0e8-65e9-11f1-b…

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Call Start
2026-06-11 23:01
Duration
49m 36s
Contact
Lois Metcalf
Issue Type
Internet/WAN Setup
V2 Outcome
Partial Resolution
V2 Band
Needs Improvement

Agent & Case Context

Agent
Jerald Jun Villanubos
HappyFox Case
#LTS00133177
Support Country
United States
Product Family
MESH SYSTEMS
CSAT
Sentiment Trajectory
Ticket subject: Initial setup

V1 Rubric Scores

Resolution2.00/5
Accuracy1.00/5
Communication2.00/5
Protocol1.00/5
Efficiency2.00/5
Overall2.8/5

V2 Rubric Scores

Resolution4.06/5
Technical3.12/5
Communication1.25/5
Ownership4.00/5
EscalationN/A
Customer Exp1.07/5
Overall60.9% (+4.8)

V2 Grader Summary

The agent conducted thorough troubleshooting and correctly isolated the issue to the modem or cable, advising replacement. However, a critical technical error was made — stating that solid red indicates detected cable, contrary to KB (solid red = error). Combined with poor call control, lack of adaptation, and added customer effort, this prevents a full resolution. No escalation was needed, but the outcome remains partial due to unresolved internet connectivity.

V1 Case Analysis

New MR220EC router fails to detect WAN connection; LED cycles from solid blue to red. Agent incorrectly performed 5-press reset (not valid for MR series), attempted power cycles and cable swaps. No computer available for direct modem test. Likely modem or cable fault; advised customer to replace modem or test with known-good cable.

Troubleshooting Steps
  • Collected serial number, model, and receipt information
  • Performed incorrect 5-press factory reset on MR220EC router
  • Guided through power-cycling modem and router
  • Attempted to use a spare Ethernet cable
  • Checked power source and outlet
  • Attempted Wi-Fi connection and login to router UI at http://192.168.1.1
  • Attempted to access router web interface to check WAN status
Key Observations
  • Agent used 5-press reset method on MR220EC, which is not supported for MR series routers (only valid for Velop/WHW/LN/MBE mesh models). This is a serious KB violation and materially wrong technical guidance.
  • No warranty verification was performed despite collecting receipt and serial; agent did not confirm support eligibility or discuss paid support options.
  • Agent failed to recognize that MR series routers do not use 5-press pairing/reset; this is a critical accuracy failure.
  • Call contained excessive script repetition, long silences, and poor call control, reducing efficiency.
  • Agent incorrectly stated that solid red light indicates cable detection ([25:00]: 'if the cable is detected should be solid red') — this contradicts Linksys LED guidance: solid red on MR220EC indicates hardware fault or boot failure, not WAN detection.
  • Agent attempted to guide customer to http://192.168.1.1 correctly, but also briefly misstated it as '192.168.1.168.1.1' ([38:00]), likely a verbal slip but corrected immediately.
Positive Highlights
  • Collected essential device information (model, serial, receipt) and attempted to request receipt via email ([06:00]).
  • Performed multiple troubleshooting steps (reset attempt, power-cycle, cable swap, connection verification).
  • Identified likely root cause (modem or Ethernet cable) and gave a concrete next action for customer to test/replace modem.
  • Correctly guided customer to access router UI at http://192.168.1.1 after initial verbal slip ([38:00]-[39:00]).
  • Maintained basic call control despite technical inaccuracies and kept the customer engaged throughout.
Agent Errors / Gaps
  • Provided incorrect reset/pairing method for MR220EC (5-press instead of pair-button or standard reset); this is a KB violation and materially wrong technical guidance.
  • Failed to verify warranty status or eligibility for paid support despite collecting receipt and serial number.
  • Misinterpreted LED behavior: incorrectly stated that solid red means cable is detected ([25:00]); solid red on MR220EC indicates hardware fault or boot failure, not WAN detection.
  • Did not confirm customer had a computer with Ethernet port before initiating web UI troubleshooting, leading to dead-end path.
  • Gave vague and repetitive instructions during web UI login, including unnecessary redirection to Chrome when Edge was available.
  • Failed to give a clear summary or next-step recap before ending the call.

V2 Indicator Ratings

Resolution
R1 Partially Met Issue actually resolved conf 90%
Agent concluded the issue was likely the modem or cable and advised replacing the modem, but did not confirm resolution or provide a definitive fix; customer left without verified working internet.
R2 Met Diagnostic thoroughness conf 95%
Agent performed relevant troubleshooting: power cycling, 5-press reset, checking cable connections, attempting laptop connection, and accessing router admin interface to check WAN status.
R3 Met Correct resolution path conf 90%
Agent correctly assessed the situation (new in-warranty router), ruled out device defect through diagnostics, and directed customer to ISP/modem support path — appropriate for suspected upstream issue.
Technical Accuracy
T1 Met Technically accurate info conf 95%
Agent identified symptom (no internet, blinking red), asked targeted questions about connections and lights, and logically isolated to WAN port detection failure.
T2 Met Appropriate tools / resources used conf 90%
Agent used appropriate tools: visual LED diagnosis, router admin interface (192.168.1.1), and logical isolation via direct modem test (attempted). No advanced tools needed.
T3 Not Met No misinformation conf 95%
Agent incorrectly stated the expected light state should be 'solid red' when cable is detected; per KB, solid red indicates error/no internet. Correct state for detected WAN is solid blue or solid white depending on model.
Communication
C1 Not Met Clear & professional language conf 95%
Repeated opening script three times, long unexplained silences, poor call framing, and abrupt transitions (e.g., switching to receipt request mid-troubleshooting).
C2 Partially Met Confirmed understanding conf 80%
Agent used simple language but failed to confirm understanding after key steps; used jargon like 'firmware version' without explanation.
Customer Ownership
O1 Met Ownership & empathy conf 95%
Agent owned the case end-to-end, did not transfer, and followed through on diagnostics despite challenges.
O2 Partially Met Proactive follow-through conf 85%
Agent advised to replace modem but set no timeline or follow-up; customer left without clear next action from support.
O3 Not Applicable Closure confirmation conf 100%
No prior case history; confirmed first contact.
Escalation Judgment
E1 Not Applicable Correct escalation decision conf 100%
No escalation performed and none warranted — issue was within L1 scope and resolved to best available outcome.
E2 Not Applicable Escalation prep & handoff conf 100%
No escalation occurred.
Customer Experience
X1 Partially Met Customer effort minimised conf 85%
Agent expressed thanks and acknowledged patience, but no specific empathy for frustration or setup difficulty; remained transactional.
X2 Not Met Tone & rapport conf 90%
Agent did not adapt to customer’s confusion or pace; continued with complex steps (email receipt, firmware check) without checking comprehension.
X3 Not Met Overall experience conf 95%
Added unnecessary effort by requiring receipt email despite purchase confirmation; did not streamline process or avoid repetition.
Call Transcript84 turns · 86 lines
Speaker 1
[silence] (Yep.) Yeah hi, I'm trying to set up my new router replacing an old LynxTC with a new one. And I'm not getting solid blinking lights, solid lights.
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. Please have your device's serial number and contact information ready. If unavailable, kindly call back later. For out-of-warranty products, paid support options may be available depending on the issue. Thank you for calling Linksys support, my name is Mr. Gerald Gobal. [silence] 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. Please have your device's serial number and contact information ready. If unavailable, kindly call back later. For out-of-warranty products, paid support options may be available depending on the issue. Thank you for calling Linksys support, my name is Mr. Gerald Gobal. [silence] 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. Please have your device's serial number and contact information ready. If unavailable, kindly call back later. For out-of-warranty products, paid support options may be available depending on the issue. Thank you for calling support, my name is Mr. Gerald Gobal.
00:00
Speaker 1
The serial number is 5,0u10M17C02388. The model number is MR220EC. Lois.
01:00
Speaker 2
Well SATs, your link your number [silence] Alright. [silence] What is your first name and last name so I can create a record for you?
01:00
Speaker 1
Frank. lmet(call)f like Frank. lmetcall F five three three at gmail, dot com. Spectrum,
02:00
Speaker 2
whoom more time slow this M A T Matt me okay MaMA T. Matt M. He okay MaMA T. Oh, M. E. Okay. what is your email address And who is your internet provider?
02:00
Speaker 1
there's no light on it at all. When I plugged everything in and turned it on, the lights came on for a few seconds and then they stopped. It's plugged into my cable box, my internet box. And and and it is plugged into regular plug. Yeah, that's on solid. Yeah, kind of purplish red actually.
03:00
Speaker 2
What's the light of the router right now? Is it blinking red or blinking blue? But currently is it plug into power or not? So there should be a, a light in front where the word ling says. what is it? Solid purple? Got it. You said you just got this one. [silence]
03:00
Speaker 1
Mm-hmm. I bought it from Amazon. [silence] [silence] [silence] [silence] [silence] [silence] Uh, hang on a second, let me look it up. [silence]
04:00
Speaker 2
the serial number right here. Let me update the warranty for you. Do you still have the receipt of this one? Do you have the online invoice or the copy of the receipt? All right, thank you.
04:00
Speaker 1
Hello, can you hear me? Okay, uh, hang on a second. I've got it. Okay, 112 080 50537685. I'm sorry, what? 6,450. I'm looking at the Amazon receipt.
05:00
Speaker 2
Uh, [silence] Uh, okay. [silence] Uh, [silence] [silence] I'm sorry to catch you off guard, but, um, provide me the copy of the receipt. I'm not sure what you're reading. It could be a like order number or something, but I need a copy of the receipt.
05:00
Speaker 1
Order number. I'm looking off of my iPhone here, okay? There's no way I can give you a copy of the receipt. I can send you a photo of it. Okay. [silence]
06:00
Speaker 2
what we're going to do, what we're going to do, I'm going to send you an email, reply to that with a copy of the receipt. That's what we're going to do. So I'm going to send you an email again. You send a copy or screenshot. Double do. All right. Doing it now. All right. That's that.
06:00
Speaker 1
Did you get it? Hello? Yes.
07:00
Speaker 2
Yes, I'm here. Let me check. All right. Let me reload this.
07:00
Speaker 1
Well. in. Oh. Yes. Can you hear me? Did you get it?
09:00
Speaker 2
Hello, can you hear me okay now? Yeah, I can hear you all right. Yeah, I just got it. I'm reading it.
09:00
Speaker 1
yes . Right. I've been plugged into that. I'm plugged into that. And that the other end is connected to my spectrum box.
10:00
Speaker 2
Alright. At the back of your Linksys router there are ports. One of the port is labeled internet. The cable should be plugged in there. And other end of that cable where is it connected to? How many ports does your Spectrum box have?
10:00
Speaker 1
No, it's just a regular internet port. Yes. No, no wall, no nothing. Mm-hmm. Okay, I'm going to have to get something to press it with cuz it's very, very tiny. Hang on a second.
11:00
Speaker 2
I'm talking about internet port. Only one, correct? All right, that's all I needed to know. This is directly connected to the modem, right? No wall in between? No switch, okay. At the back of the Linksys router, all right, there's a reset button at the back. Press and release that five times. Not too fast, not too slow. One second gap between presses. So like, press, release, like that, five times.
11:00
Speaker 1
Okay, so hit the press the reset button how many times and wait how much between each one? Okay. Okay, I did that. No, it's solid. Clear like a, oh yeah, now it's starting to flash. [silence]
13:00
Speaker 2
5 times 1 second gap between presses. The light in front of your lynxis router should be flashing.
13:00
Speaker 1
Okay. So what do I do once it's, becomes blue? [silence] Okay, I think that's probably not the most creative name. Maybe I'll come up with something else. Okay. Now it's blue. It's blue. Solid blue. It's solid. [silence] I've got my iPhone in my hand.
14:00
Speaker 2
All right, if that's working, expected light is solid blue. So I'm going to set a timer here. Let's do three minutes to five minutes. It's going to take time. All right. All right. All right. That means the internet is working. All we need to do is to create a Wi-Fi name, password, or you can keep the default name, which is link sys setup. all right, that's a default. Alright, we can do that too. All right. So let's you know, once the timer is up, you can take your time. Then ask me a question. Is it blinking blue or solid? We need that to be solid. All right, let's connect your phone. Is your phone iPhone or Android?
14:00
Speaker 1
okay, I'm at Wi-Fi settings, okay, I'm there, press it, press it? press it? press it, press it, yeah, okay, enter the password or joined this Wi-Fi network, oh now it's now it's blinking red. Is that okay? My Linksys is blinking red. Okay, using the password on the bottom of the links. Correct? Okay.
15:00
Speaker 2
Go to your phone settings and go to Wi-Fi settings. Find the Wi-Fi name linksys setupfbc0 connected to that. Are you connected? Yeah. Press and then connect. It's now asking for a password. Okay. Okay. That's okay. So we'll figure out. For now, just connect to the Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi is connected. Okay. Now open a web browser. Log in. Okay. Okay. To make sure you're in the right page and follow these steps. Are you on a web browser? Open a web browser. Okay. Okay.
15:00
Speaker 1
Okay, I put in the password. No, it says no Internet connection. It's blinking red. Okay. [silence]
16:00
Speaker 2
Is it now connected? What's the light in front? That means it did not detect the cable connected to it. Unplug the cable connected to the Internet port of the router, do the same thing on the modem. Unplug and plug back in the cables. Is the audio now coming through?
16:00
Speaker 1
Okay, I did that. It's still blinking red. Do I have a What? Uh, no, I, well, I have the one from before. Sure.
17:00
Speaker 2
Plug it back in. Disconnect. Connect it back. Do you have a spare ethernet cable? Can we try to use that?
17:00
Speaker 1
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18:00
Speaker 2
that's weird. yeah, we can do that. turn up the modem and the router at the same time.
18:00
Speaker 1
Okay, now I have blue blinking.
19:00
Speaker 2
now just 30 seconds and plug it back in, or turn it on. it's restarting, so we're going to wait two minutes to three minutes.
19:00
Speaker 1
Now it's blinking green. Now it's red. Now it's blue solid.
20:00
Speaker 2
we still have two minutes. [silence] I'm back to red, so. [silence]
20:00
Speaker 1
Blinking now it's blue solid. ( यस, It says Linkin, it says, it still says no internet connection. No, now it's red again. [silence]"
21:00
Speaker 2
okay for another minute. I see. All right. Can you check your phone? That's still connected to the Wi-Fi, right? If not, connect back to the Wi-Fi. Can you check if that's still solid blue? Maybe it's back to red. Can you give me the model number of the modem, the Spectrum modem? Uh,
21:00
Speaker 1
[silence] I don't see the model number. I've got the serial number and a Mac number, but nothing that says model number.
22:00
Speaker 2
So what's the name of the device.
22:00
Speaker 1
Oh, okay. Then there's, here it is. It's E N 2251. Hang on. [silence]
23:00
Speaker 2
So looking at the, the model here, there's, I mean, there's one Ethernet port and two voice port. So just to make sure that it's plugged in correctly, the cable is plugged into the Ethernet port of the Spectrum box, right?
23:00
Speaker 1
Okay, it's got a voice one and voice two and it has internet and that's what it's plugged into. Internet Ethernet. Correct. Yup. No, I'm afraid I don't. I'm sorry, what? No, I don't.
24:00
Speaker 2
... and that... that got it and that's connected to the internet port of your Linksys router, right? The one with the yellow label line. Is not reading the cable. Maybe the cable is faulty or something. That's weird. With this case, we're gonna need a computer. Do you have a laptop we can use? Desktop? iPad. You have iPad? Do you have iPad or tablet?
24:00
Speaker 1
I've mean I've got one. Uh, at work, but I don't have one with me. Do you think that the modem box could just be old? Hang on a second. Let me try, let me try one thing. Let me hang on one second. Let me try one thing.
25:00
Speaker 2
Okay. No, I can't answer that one. Uh this spectrum, but so is only I mean it's possible that the cable is faulty or it could be the port of the it's either your modem or the router what's gonna gonna hard for us to prove because we don't have a computer that we can use. if there's no internet connection, the normal light of your links is rather if the cable is detected should be solid red.
25:00
Speaker 1
I have an old laptop. I don't think it, I'm not even sure how much power it has in it right now. It's been a while since it's been charged up. Let me just see if that will work. It's plugged into a power strip. Okay, um, well, it was working fine before I unplugged everything, so yeah, I I'm assuming that it has power. Okay, hang on.
28:00
Speaker 2
Right. Maybe we can try that. But just a question. your router. it's plugged into a direct outlet, right? not a power strip. right. Maybe it's not receiving enough power or something. Can you try to plug that into a different power? Uh, set? know what happened? Right, but it's not receiving enough power.
28:00
Speaker 1
A second, Okay, I'm going to pull the modem directly into the wall. Which should I do? the router or the modem. Okay, directly into the wall. Okay.
29:00
Speaker 2
the modem, not the router. The link says router.
30:00
Speaker 1
Okay, now it's blue solid. Now it's blue blinking. Okay. [silence]
31:00
Speaker 2
Okay. We're going to wait two minutes. [silence]
31:00
Speaker 1
It was blue solid. Now it's blinking red. The laptop is turned on, but it's not, it's not on that plug. Okay.
33:00
Speaker 2
Okay, what's the light of the router now? let's see. um, what about the laptop is that turned on? or can you go back to your, I mean, can you go to your laptop and, I start to connect to Wi-Fi without internet? [silence] is that correct?
33:00
Speaker 1
Got my laptop, what do you want me to do again? What do you want me to do again? Well, it says that Wi-Fi is on. Okay, it's asking for my network security key. Is that my password.
34:00
Speaker 2
Connected, I mean go to the settings of that then go to Wi Fi settings connect it to the Wi-Fi, which is link is set up. Okay, can you connect that to the Wi Fi your link says Wi Fi? I forgot my password, that's correct.
34:00
Speaker 1
Just a second. It just says verifying and connecting. It's going on and on. No, it says no no Internet secured. It's a it's a Lenovo.
36:00
Speaker 2
that connected now? that a Windows laptop or a Mac?
36:00
Speaker 1
and it's Windows. Yeah, just one second. Well, I've got Microsoft, I've got Microsoft Edge and I have Firefox. Okay. Now. And there. Okay.
37:00
Speaker 2
Okay. Open Google Chrome. you have the chrome open. Let's use Microsoft Edge. I'm going to give you a number. Just tap this number into the web address bar, the URL bar. Are you ready? [silence]
37:00
Speaker 1
Thank you. Welcome to Cisco WebEx. Please hold while we connect you. Good afternoon, and thank you for contacting us. My name is Ver. It is spelled V-E-R. I'm assisting you today. What's the password from your new email? Please type that or click on CC if you'll type in. It'll refer everything you type for us. Various customers have difficulty getting into their emails on the system. Not a problem. Thank you. What is the temp password to it? Thank you. Let me see if I--1-9-2. Please repeat. Please start from the beginning. Okay. 1-9-2-1-6-8-1.1. I did, okay. Now to set up--download the Cisco call for setup. Okay. Okay. This service is only available in English. I'm sorry, information is not yet available in English.
38:00
Speaker 2
That is one nine two dot one six eight dot one one six eight dot one dot one. Enter. Yeah, one nine two dot one six eight dot one dot one. Enter. What do you see now? Click the image of the phone that you see on the screen.
38:00
Speaker 1
It says, internet connection is down. It says, access router's password, use that admin. Okay, admin. Right. Okay, I'm down where it says network status, no internet connection, and some other boxes. [silence]
39:00
Speaker 2
what do you see now? You have the option to log in. The password is admin, A-D-M-I-N lowercase. Correct. Tha's in lowercase or small letters. [silence] on the left hand side under router settings, there is option.
39:00
Speaker 1
Okay, it says troubleshooting status, diagnostics and logs. [silence] Router information, [silence] internet connection. What am I looking for? The router information. [silence] It is [silence] firmware version is [silence]. [audio cuts out]
40:00
Speaker 2
for the first tab. Um that status, below that there's option, devices and report, click on report. you're fl- firmware version, what is it? Garage number. Yeah, firmware version.
40:00
Speaker 1
one dot one dot four dot two zero nine seven two six okay ports
41:00
Speaker 2
all
41:00
Speaker 1
Yeah, it says, boxes one, two, three, four. Okay. Yeah. Yeah. None of the boxes are checked? No, no. Maybe. Do you want me to try to plug something in? [silence]
42:00
Speaker 2
Boxes there you have a word internet decided right. And then in line with the word internet where's the X mark enter. Is it 1 Gbp s one hundred MPRs or there's nothing. No X mark symbol. So it's really not detected the cable. Does your laptop have clearer port that's similar to the router port.
42:00
Speaker 1
Do I need to plug the router into it? Okay, hang on. Okay, what do you want me to do? Okay. Okay.
43:00
Speaker 2
[silence] Sorry, what was that? No, the computer to the modem, we're going to connect the laptop directly to the modem to see if it's working. But before that, how about we name the Wi-Fi first? No, do not do that for now. Let's name the Wi-Fi. Since we're already inside the settings. Click the OK button and go to Wi-Fi settings. That's under router settings, below troubleshooting. Then name the Wi-Fi from there. Whatever name you want for it. And password uh, create a password. But make sure
43:00
Speaker 1
Okay, I've done that. [silence] My router is applying changes.
44:00
Speaker 2
password, otherwise we're going to have to reset. [silence] So once you're done, you click the apply button. [silence] Alright, did you? [ silence ] Alright, good. Good. Now, well, it's applying the the changes.
44:00
Speaker 1
Okay, so the ethernet is going to go into my laptop, assuming that they can do that. That's right. I'm not positive I have an ethernet, but we'll try.
45:00
Speaker 2
disconnect the cable connected to your Linksys writer and plug that in directly to the computer or your laptop. Assuming you can do that. Yes. If your laptop. have it to to prepare. As it to prepare.
45:00
Speaker 1
Okay, it doesn't look like I have an ethernet connection.
47:00
Speaker 2
Okay. Since we identified the issue, it's that the issue is that it's not reading the cable that it's connected. It's either the cable that you're using right now is faulty, or the port of the modem is faulty. Could be either.
47:00
Speaker 1
Okay, well, I first used the cable that came with the Linksys and that didn't work and now I'm using the old one and that didn't work. So I'm thinking it's the modem itself that's the problem, correct? Well, if it isn't the cable then it has to be the modem, correct? Yeah. So I probably need to get, don't expect to them to get a new modem. Okay, so... Okay. Um, okay, well, thank you. I'm also confused because a video and they offered a phone call.
48:00
Speaker 2
Hey, Joe. But usually, it's possible. If it's not the cable, yes, you're right. It has to be the modem or the router. But you just got the router, they test the router before selling it. So I think the router is fine. just you can do that. You can request for a new modem. I think that it should be fine. They're probably running troubleshooting, but it's up to them.
48:00
Speaker 1
Thank you very much. I'll get the new modem and I'll try this. Okay, famous last words, right? No, thank you very much. You too, bye bye.
49:00
Speaker 2
your router it's already configured you only need to connect it to the modem the new modem if you have a new modem and it should work you nothing nothing else you need to do on your router to have other questions anything else thank you so much for understanding and patience with this you take care have a good night. Bye bye
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