Ticket subject: WRT1900ACS Unable to access WEB UI
⚠ Auto-Zero applied: B — Avoidance/Evasion: Agent avoided responsibility by citing legacy status without attempting any best-effort troubleshooting required for out-of-warranty devices.
V1 Rubric Scores
Resolution1.00/5
Accuracy1.00/5
Communication2.00/5
Protocol1.00/5
Efficiency2.00/5
Overall2.8/5
V2 Rubric Scores
Resolution0.00/5
Technical1.88/5
Communication0.00/5
Ownership0.00/5
EscalationN/A
Customer Exp0.00/5
Overall0.0% (-56.0)
V2 Grader Summary
The agent dismissed the customer’s login issue by citing the WRT1900ACS as a legacy device with ended support, offering no troubleshooting, empathy, or next steps. Despite the OOW standard requiring best-effort assistance, the agent provided no meaningful help, resulting in an unresolved case and a critical failure due to avoidance of support responsibility.
V1 Case Analysis
Customer unable to access admin page on WRT1900ACS; agent incorrectly stated device is unsupported and offered no troubleshooting; customer opted to replace router.
Troubleshooting Steps
None recorded.
Key Observations
Agent incorrectly stated that technical support for the WRT1900ACS has ended, which contradicts Linksys support policy.
No troubleshooting steps were attempted, despite the issue being a common login/access problem with documented solutions.
No warranty status was checked, no serial number was collected, and no case was created.
The agent failed to offer any self-help resources, KB articles, or alternative access methods.
Positive Highlights
Agent acknowledged the customer by name (Lisa), showing a minimal level of personalization.
Agent recognized the model number correctly upon customer mention.
Agent Errors / Gaps
Incorrectly claimed that technical support for the WRT1900ACS is no longer available — this is false; Linksys provides support for out-of-warranty devices, including troubleshooting guidance (see universal_factory_reset.md, linksys_now_login_admin.md).
Failed to perform basic troubleshooting: did not suggest accessing http://192.168.1.1, checking browser cache, or attempting a factory reset.
Did not collect serial number or verify warranty status before making support eligibility claims.
Did not create a case or document the interaction, violating standard case management protocol.
Provided no self-help resources or KB links (e.g., universal_factory_reset.md) that could have helped the customer resolve the issue independently.
Misled the customer into believing replacement was the only option, when a factory reset or password recovery could have resolved the issue.
V2 Indicator Ratings
Resolution
R1Not MetIssue actually resolvedconf 99%
Agent offered no resolution path—no troubleshooting, workaround, or best-effort support—only stated support has ended and implied replacement.
R2Not MetDiagnostic thoroughnessconf 98%
No diagnostic steps taken; agent did not ask about symptoms, login attempts, network connection, or perform any investigation.
R3Not MetCorrect resolution pathconf 97%
Agent dismissed the customer outright due to product age without attempting best-effort troubleshooting (e.g., factory reset, local access, firmware check), violating OOW support standard.
Technical Accuracy
T1Not MetTechnically accurate infoconf 97%
Agent did not ask relevant diagnostic questions or identify root cause; jumped to conclusion based solely on model legacy status.
No tools used (e.g., remote guidance to http://192.168.1.1, factory reset steps, firmware recovery) despite the issue being resolvable with basic diagnostics.
T3MetNo misinformationconf 95%
Agent correctly identified WRT1900ACS as a legacy model no longer under active support, which aligns with Linksys product lifecycle policy.
Communication
C1Not MetClear & professional languageconf 96%
No call framing, no control of conversation flow, no transition—call ended abruptly after minimal interaction.
C2Not MetConfirmed understandingconf 95%
Agent used no adaptation, provided no explanation, and failed to confirm understanding or adjust to customer’s evident frustration.
Customer Ownership
O1Not MetOwnership & empathyconf 96%
Agent did not take ownership; immediately deferred to product obsolescence without attempting to assist.
O2Not MetProactive follow-throughconf 96%
No next steps provided—customer was told to buy a new router with no guidance on data transfer, setup, or alternatives.
O3Not ApplicableClosure confirmationconf 100%
First contact; no prior case history or handoff occurred.
No escalation occurred; therefore execution cannot be assessed.
Customer Experience
X1Not MetCustomer effort minimisedconf 97%
Agent showed no empathy, did not acknowledge customer’s inconvenience, and used dismissive tone.
X2Not MetTone & rapportconf 95%
Agent did not match customer’s pace or emotional state; interaction was transactional and disengaged.
X3Not MetOverall experienceconf 96%
Customer was forced to repeat intent (serial offered), then left with no actionable help—maximum effort required with zero support.
Call Transcript5 turns · 5 lines
Speaker 2
Welcome to Linksys support. To ensure quality service, your call may be monitored. For in-warranty products, our support team- 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. [silence]
00:00
Speaker 1
Hi. I have a WRT1900 ACS router, and it just stopped allowing me. to get to the uh the administrators page to log in. Um, I've got the serial number here if if you need that, right? [silence]
05:00
Speaker 2
Thank you for calling Lisa, sis. This is May. How can I help you? It's Okay. Regarding the device you're calling for, the WRP-1900, ACS, this is part of our legacy device, which we don't manufacture anymore. And with, when it comes to uh technical support, it already ended
05:00
Speaker 1
Oh, gosh. Well, then I guess I have to buy a new one, then. Okay. Yep, you take care and thanks for your help. Bye.
06:00
Speaker 2
just this year last March. So, that's already a... uh, an old router. yeah, for you to have a better connection. all right. likewise. bye bye. bye bye.