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Call Start
2026-06-19 00:41
Duration
10m 26s
Contact
Jo Starnes
Issue Type
Internet/WAN Setup
V2 Outcome
Ownership Gap
V2 Band
Needs Improvement

Agent & Case Context

Agent
Raquel Intong
HappyFox Case
#LTS00134001
Support Country
United States
Product Family
ROUTERS
CSAT
Sentiment Trajectory
Ticket subject: EA7500_No internet wired and wireless

V1 Rubric Scores

Resolution2.00/5
Accuracy1.00/5
Communication2.00/5
Protocol2.00/5
Efficiency2.00/5
Overall1.8/5

V2 Rubric Scores

Resolution2.19/5
Technical2.81/5
Communication2.50/5
Ownership0.00/5
EscalationN/A
Customer Exp0.00/5
Overall35.4% (-0.6)

V2 Grader Summary

The agent correctly identified the device as end-of-life and suggested a factory reset, but failed to take ownership, provide clear next steps, or use basic diagnostic tools. Despite accurate technical information, the lack of proactive guidance and customer engagement resulted in an ownership gap.

V1 Case Analysis

Customer reports no internet after Spectrum outage; only default Linksys SSID visible. Agent incorrectly stated EA7500 v2 is end-of-life, failed to verify modem internet via Ethernet, and provided vague reset instructions. No resolution confirmed.

Troubleshooting Steps
  • Advised power-cycling Spectrum modem (not verified)
  • Suggested factory reset of router without prior diagnostics
  • Recommended contacting Spectrum for modem verification
Key Observations
  • Agent incorrectly claimed EA7500 v2 is end-of-life (contradicts KB; EA Series is not EOL)
  • Failed to follow Step 1 of universal_escalation_guide.md: did not test speed/internet directly at modem via Ethernet
  • No verification of modem internet connectivity, a critical diagnostic step
  • Provided no structured troubleshooting path; abandoned call without confirming resolution
  • No acknowledgment of customer frustration or repeated attempts
Positive Highlights
  • Collected full customer contact information (name, phone, email)
  • Attempted warranty lookup, indicating awareness of support eligibility process
Agent Errors / Gaps
  • Incorrectly stated EA7500 v2 is end-of-life and no longer supported (contradicts KB; EA Series is actively supported)
  • Failed to instruct customer to test internet via Ethernet cable directly to modem (violation of universal_escalation_guide.md Step 1)
  • Suggested factory reset without first verifying WAN connectivity or performing basic diagnostics
  • Implied router is obsolete and cannot be fixed, discouraging proper troubleshooting
  • Did not verify any step outcomes or provide clear, sequential instructions

V2 Indicator Ratings

Resolution
R1 Not Met Issue actually resolved conf 98%
Agent suggested resetting the router and contacting Spectrum but did not confirm internet restoration or achieve any resolution during the call.
R2 Partially Met Diagnostic thoroughness conf 93%
Agent suggested power cycling and a factory reset, but skipped key diagnostics like checking WAN status or accessing the router interface, relying too heavily on ISP blame without full verification.
R3 Met Correct resolution path conf 94%
Agent correctly identified the EA7500 v2 as end-of-life and out of warranty, then recommended best-effort troubleshooting (reset) and ISP verification—aligning with OOW support standards.
Technical Accuracy
T1 Partially Met Technically accurate info conf 89%
Agent identified symptom (only default SSID visible) and asked for model/serial, but failed to ask about WAN LED, DHCP status, or physical connections needed to isolate the issue.
T2 Not Met Appropriate tools / resources used conf 95%
No tools were used—agent did not guide customer to check router status page (192.168.1.1), verify WAN connection, or test via Ethernet, despite these being appropriate and necessary.
T3 Met No misinformation conf 96%
Agent accurately stated the EA7500 is plug-and-play for Spectrum, end-of-life, and provided correct reset duration (30–40 seconds), consistent with KB guidance.
Communication
C1 Partially Met Clear & professional language conf 87%
Agent maintained basic flow but had multiple long silences, failed to set expectations, and did not summarize next steps or confirm understanding before closing.
C2 Partially Met Confirmed understanding conf 86%
Agent used terms like 'plug-and-play' and 'end of support' without simplifying; no comprehension checks were made despite customer repeating information.
Customer Ownership
O1 Not Met Ownership & empathy conf 97%
Agent deferred resolution to Spectrum ('I would suggest to call again Spectrum') and did not take ownership of guiding the full diagnostic process.
O2 Not Met Proactive follow-through conf 95%
Next steps were vague: 'reset for 30–40 seconds' and 'check the modem' with no timeline, ownership, or follow-up plan communicated.
O3 Not Applicable Closure confirmation conf 100%
This was the first contact; no prior case history existed to reference or maintain.
Escalation Judgment
E1 Not Applicable Correct escalation decision conf 100%
No escalation occurred and none was warranted—the issue was within scope for L1 support despite the device being OOW.
E2 Not Applicable Escalation prep & handoff conf 100%
No escalation took place, so execution cannot be assessed.
Customer Experience
X1 Not Met Customer effort minimised conf 96%
Agent showed no empathy for the service outage or customer frustration; tone remained transactional throughout with no acknowledgment of inconvenience.
X2 Not Met Tone & rapport conf 92%
Agent did not adapt to customer’s pace or confusion; repeated requests for model/serial without streamlining, and failed to check understanding after key instructions.
X3 Not Met Overall experience conf 94%
Customer repeated serial and model number multiple times; agent failed to use already-provided information, increasing customer effort unnecessarily.
Call Transcript19 turns · 20 lines
Speaker 2
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00:00
Speaker 1
phone with uh Spectrum and uh I've lost, I had lost internet connection due to a service outage on their end earlier today. They've got the service connected back. um they say their modem is fine, but I'm not getting any um uh I'm not getting, well, like when I go in and look for the wireless network, I'm not getting any of the networks we had before. I'm just getting the this um and the and number that's like on the back of the uh router. So, yeah, it's showing link this 13019. And it gives me a 5 5 gigahertz option and a and a regular option.
01:00
Speaker 2
I see, so showing. All right, it's possible. Uh-huh. Okay. All right, so it's possible that your router is on factory settings and it's to configure back with your
01:00
Speaker 1
Yes, it's one eight L as in Lima two zero S and Sierra zero a as an alpha seven one three zero one nine. uh Let's see model number. Uh, Let's see. I got wireless network. I got wireless password. Let me see model. mac address. I got. uh Oh wait model number.
02:00
Speaker 2
All right. all right. I have the serial number of your links and router. all right. Thank you. also the model numbers showing at the bottom. It normally starts with letters then followed by numbers.
02:00
Speaker 1
is all the way up at the top. Okay. E is an Echo. A is an Alpha. 7500. You know, Victor 2. It is correct. First name is Joel. J-O-E L. Last name is Stearns. S-T-A-R-N-E-S. Sure. 404-867-4906. Uh, email would be, um, my name, Joel.
03:00
Speaker 2
All right, so you have the version two of this Thing a smart WiFi router, and just to verify, is this your first time calling linksys? Let me create a record here, may have your first name and last name. Mm-hmm. All right, thank you, and may have also your phone number in case we get disconnected, I'll be able to call you back. Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. All right, and may have also your email address. [silence]
03:00
Speaker 1
joel.starnes99@gmail.com. No, I can't. It goes, it says connected to local network, but unable to connect to the internet. Yes.
04:00
Speaker 2
you know all right thank you and while my system is checking the hardware warranty for your Lynxest router here when you try to connect to that Lynxest Wi-Fi name that is showing and matching the Wi-Fi name at the bottom are you able to get internet like if you're still connected to that Wi-Fi name once you got it and just to make sure at the back of the Lynxest router where it says internet port or the yellow port is that where your modem is connected to okay thank you and have you tried turning off and on [silence]
04:00
Speaker 1
Yes, both. I don't. I haven't had an Ethernet in a long time. Yeah, everything's wireless, unfortunately.
05:00
Speaker 2
spectrum modem because as from checking it here, this router is actually a plug-and-play, meaning it should automatically connect internet from the modem. So, no need to configure anything on the router, especially that you have a spectrum as your internet service provider. Have you tried turning off and on the modem? And do you have a computer that can connect using an Ethernet cable? I see. Got it. Okay. Alright, no worries. Because here's the thing, we could try resetting the router back to factory settings, access its settings, check if the port is detected properly from the modem. And going back to the warranty of resilience router, you're upon the O.
05:00
Speaker 1
Okay, yeah, I tried a different TV.
06:00
Speaker 2
and for this model number, Joe, it actually reached end of support or end of life, meaning this router no longer receives further updates, maintenance, and we no longer provide technical support as well. The last resort for this is to reset to try resetting it to factory setting by pressing the reset button. However, in the event, if it still the same, that could be the router since it no longer receive updates. But still, that's a hypothesis, but need to verify as well the actual internet from the modem. You may try connecting a different device that can connect via a TV or a console or a gaming console. Check if it can go can go with internet. If not, then something to do with the modem.
06:00
Speaker 1
and got the same results because it really that's let me see if I can get uh let me let me see if I can get this laptop to see if it'll pick up any wireless signal yeah it's it's saying uh yeah it's just giving me the option for the links this like Oh, Oh, okay, okay. So we want to, we want to reset this router, is that right, or?
07:00
Speaker 2
- Only showing the Wi-Fi signal and since you've already tried your uh tv to connect directly to the modem and it's still the same so we we can um probably say for now that it's something to do with the modem. But if you already reset the router back to factory setting it's still the same. I would suggest to call again Spectrum and if possible um you can ask an onsite technician to connect a device directly to the modem to uh verify if there is active internet directly from the actual device from the internet box.
08:00
Speaker 1
Okay. All right. So and as far as the reset on this router, just hit that reset button that's recessed in here, right? Okay. All right. Do you want me to do that on the phone with you?
09:00
Speaker 2
From a device, like for example, you test again your TV connected to the modem, it's online, then you connect back the Linksys router. It's still the same, no Internet. Try to reset it by pressing the reset button at the back. If it's still the same and able to connect to the Internet while connected to its Linksys Wi-Fi, then probably we can say it's something to do with the model because it no longer receive updates. It's an obsolete model already. All right. Yes, just for about like 30 to 40 seconds. All right. You can actually do that after checking again the modem from spectrum.
09:00
Speaker 1
Okay. Okay. [silence] All right, you too. Bye-bye.
10:00
Speaker 2
If it's, if already there is an active internet on the modem, after they check it. All right and this is once again Raquel, Joe thank you for your time and thank you for calling Voxist, have a wonderful night. All right, bye-bye.
10:00