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Call Start
2026-06-23 22:56
Duration
8m 1s
Contact
John Edelman
Issue Type
WiFi Connectivity
V2 Outcome
Unresolved
V2 Band
Needs Improvement

Agent & Case Context

Agent
Kharla Mae Proel
HappyFox Case
#LTS00134539
Support Country
United States
Product Family
RANGE EXTENDERS
CSAT
Sentiment Trajectory
Ticket subject: RE7350_Reconfiguration of the RE

V1 Rubric Scores

Resolution1.00/5
Accuracy4.00/5
Communication1.00/5
Protocol2.00/5
Efficiency2.00/5
Overall2.8/5

V2 Rubric Scores

Resolution0.94/5
Technical2.81/5
Communication3.75/5
Ownership0.00/5
EscalationN/A
Customer Exp0.00/5
Overall31.2% (-24.8)

V2 Grader Summary

The agent failed to provide meaningful troubleshooting for the RE7350 setup issue, despite it being a common, resolvable problem. While technically accurate, the agent defaulted to paid support without attempting best-effort resolution, showed no empathy, and failed to take ownership, resulting in a fully unresolved case with poor customer experience.

V1 Case Analysis

Customer unable to set up RE7350 extender; flashing orange/blue LED; out of warranty; offered AI self-help and $15 paid support; customer declined and ended call.

Troubleshooting Steps
  • Asked for and confirmed model number (RE7350).
  • Asked for and confirmed serial number (41B10M12C02950).
  • Asked for and confirmed ISP (Spectrum).
  • Asked for and confirmed Wi-Fi network name (not provided).
  • Asked for and confirmed LED status (flashing orange/blue).
  • Informed customer of out-of-warranty status.
Key Observations
  • Agent did not guide the customer through the basic extender setup steps (connect to default Wi-Fi, open extender.linksys.com, enter router SSID/password) as documented in universal_range_extender_setup.md.
  • No empathy or acknowledgment of the customer's frustration was provided, despite the customer expressing clear dissatisfaction at [07:00].
  • Agent offered only paid support or self-service after confirming warranty status, without attempting any basic troubleshooting that could have resolved the issue at no cost.
  • Customer explicitly stated they had already tried the AI tool ([07:00]), but the agent did not acknowledge this or offer an alternative path.
Positive Highlights
  • Collected complete customer information including name, phone number, email, model number, and serial number.
  • Clearly communicated the out-of-warranty status and support limitations.
  • Correctly identified the issue as a setup/connectivity problem based on LED behavior.
Agent Errors / Gaps
  • Failed to perform any concrete troubleshooting for the extender setup, despite clear steps being available in the KB (e.g., connect to 'Linksys Extender Setup–XXX', access http://extender.linksys.com, enter Wi-Fi credentials).
  • Did not acknowledge or empathize with the customer's frustration, especially after the customer stated they had already tried the AI tool and were dissatisfied.
  • Provided no actionable instructions for setup, even though the issue (flashing orange LED) is a common setup problem with documented resolution.
  • Repeated request for serial number without confirming the spoken characters clearly (e.g., 'B' vs 'P'), leading to potential transcription errors.
  • Did not verify whether the customer had attempted basic steps such as connecting to the extender's default network or accessing the setup page.

V2 Indicator Ratings

Resolution
R1 Not Met Issue actually resolved conf 98%
Agent did not resolve the setup issue and only offered AI tool or paid support; customer disconnected without solution.
R2 Partially Met Diagnostic thoroughness conf 90%
Agent identified flashing orange LED as 'not connected' and confirmed ISP and Wi-Fi existence, but did not guide through reset, placement, or setup steps from KB.
R3 Not Met Correct resolution path conf 96%
For an out-of-warranty device, agent should provide best-effort troubleshooting (e.g., reset, setup steps); instead, defaulted to paid support without attempting resolution.
Technical Accuracy
T1 Partially Met Technically accurate info conf 89%
Agent correctly interpreted flashing orange as 'not connected' and asked about Wi-Fi network and ISP, but failed to ask what steps customer already tried or perform root cause analysis.
T2 Not Met Appropriate tools / resources used conf 94%
No use of KB, remote tools, or structured troubleshooting; agent did not reference setup guide despite clear need for step-by-step assistance.
T3 Met No misinformation conf 97%
All technical statements (LED meaning, warranty status, paid support cost) were factually accurate and consistent with documentation.
Communication
C1 Partially Met Clear & professional language conf 91%
Agent collected basic info and maintained call flow, but shifted abruptly to paid options without framing a troubleshooting plan or managing expectations.
C2 Met Confirmed understanding conf 93%
Agent used plain language, confirmed understanding of device model and ISP, and avoided jargon; communication was accessible.
Customer Ownership
O1 Not Met Ownership & empathy conf 96%
Agent did not take ownership; immediately deferred to AI or paid service instead of attempting to resolve the issue directly.
O2 Not Met Proactive follow-through conf 95%
No clear next steps were established; customer was left with external options only, no actionable plan for resolution.
O3 Not Applicable Closure confirmation conf 100%
This was the first contact; no prior case history existed to reference or maintain continuity.
Escalation Judgment
E1 Not Applicable Correct escalation decision conf 100%
No escalation was performed and none was warranted; the issue was within L1 scope and could have been resolved with proper troubleshooting.
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 did not acknowledge customer frustration, apologize, or express empathy; remained neutral and transactional throughout.
X2 Not Met Tone & rapport conf 93%
Customer expressed frustration and disengagement; agent did not adjust tone, pace, or check comprehension beyond basic prompts.
X3 Not Met Overall experience conf 94%
Customer repeated serial number and problem description; agent added friction by introducing AI and paid support instead of simplifying path to resolution.
Call Transcript14 turns · 15 lines
Speaker 1
Yeah. I have one of these uh Inner Schafer Heavy Duty__models, RE 7350, extenders. [silence] and um I've done everything I can do and the thing just won't. [silence] [silence] [silence]
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, 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. Thank you for calling Linksys. This is Skylar. How may I help you? Um-hum.
00:00
Speaker 1
I can't get it set up. So, I mean, I was working before, but I had to change Internet people. Yes. the Linsky model R E 7350. And I tried to do the serial number. It is four one b is in Paul, one zero M one two C is in Charles zero 2950.
01:00
Speaker 2
Okay. Is this the first time that you're going to set up the diviser or this was working before? Okay. So this is for the reconfiguration of the range extender. Okay. Enter, can you enter the UM channel number sir? seven. Oh, okay. [silence] Okay, again that's four one P for Peter, one zero M for Carrie one zero that M for Mary one two C for Charlie zero two nine.
01:00
Speaker 1
Yes. Uh, spectrum. You know, I, I don't know how to do all that stuff. So I I tried doing what the directions said, but the the the thing never would work like it's supposed to. Never would go solid orange or whatever. Right, right. So how do you do it? Yeah. Yes.
02:00
Speaker 2
All right. And who's your internet service provider? And your Wi-Fi or you're using a gateway like modem slash router from Spectrum? This range extender should work if you have an existing wireless from a modem or from a router, because this is just an extender. It will extend an existing wireless. So, do you have... is your internet provider gives you a wireless connection? Okay. So, let me just confirm.
02:00
Speaker 1
It's 8 58 51 8 4 1 4 4. John Edelman. E D E L M A N. John E 8398 at gmail.com. Yes, ma'am. Yes. Yeah. Spectrum. Spectrum. S P E C T R U M [silence]
03:00
Speaker 2
complete your record and available your phone number. And how about your first name and last name? And can you spell your last name, please? Okay. How about your email address? So that's John E8398@gmail.com. Correct. Okay, thank you for this information. So do you have any idea, sir, what is the name of your Wi-Fi network? Okay, what is the name of your Wi-Fi network? They have a wireless device already. That is it.
03:00
Speaker 1
Yes. I I have it unplugged now, but the last, you know what it does, it'll just go to flashing orange at some point. And I can plug it in. Yeah, I understand that. I don't know how to connect it. That's why I'm calling you. I'm trying to get it connected. But I forgot. [silence] Yes.
04:00
Speaker 2
connected to spectrum that is, that is working fine. Okay, so, right now, what is the, the light on your range extender? Can you turn it back? Because if it is flashing or range or blinking or range searcher, that means the range extender is not connected to a wireless router.
04:00
Speaker 1
Followed all your, all the directions they give us and, you know, I just can't get the thing to work. I don't know. So, right now, I plugged it in. It's flashing blue. Okay. Probably about four feet. And now it's flashing, I guess, orange or yellow.
05:00
Speaker 2
Okay, that means it's starting up. [silence] So, as long as you have the Wi-Fi settings on your wireless router, sir, we can set up this range extender by assigning the wireless settings to the range extender. How far the range extender from the modem right now, sir? Or from your wireless router? Okay. Yeah, it's probably blinking or flashing orange. So that means it's not connected to the router. Okay? So before we do start for any troubleshooting, sir. Um let me just inform you about the status of your range extender. It shows it here in our system that the range extender is no longer, um it's already out of warranty and it's no longer covered with the complimentary phone support and as well as the free technical support. Okay? But we do have different options for out-of warranty Linksys devices. The first option is you can take full advantage of our AI tool that can be found on our website support.linksyst.com. The AI tool, sir, that is a self-help tool that you can, um use to, um like ask questions on how to set up the range extender and it will give you instructions as to how to do it. Okay? While the second, Transcribed by
05:00
Speaker 1
I, I've been, I've been through, I've been through that, and that's not like talking to a human person, because the thing can't understand what's going on. It doesn't have a brain. Well, that's great news. I think I'll just go by one from somebody else. So thank you for your day and I won't be doing any business with you guys. Bye-bye.
07:00
Speaker 2
second option that we have, okay, all right, so our second option, sir, we have this one time non-refundable technical support that will last up to 60 minutes of troubleshooting, this is our paid connect service that will cost you $15, this option, sir, is a 60 minutes troubleshooting, I'll walk you through on how to set up this range extender and in any case after the troubleshooting, if we find out that the device is defective, there will be no refund or replacement and there's also no guarantee that we'll be able to fix the issue.
07:00