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Call Start
2026-06-10 14:43
Duration
43m 37s
Contact
Mickey Venegas
Issue Type
Router Setup
V2 Outcome
Successful Resolution
V2 Band
Developing

Agent & Case Context

Agent
Riojene Ladera
HappyFox Case
#LTS00132957
Support Country
United States
Product Family
ROUTERS
CSAT
Sentiment Trajectory
Ticket subject: setup new device_EA8300
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V1 Rubric Scores

Resolution3.00/5
Accuracy2.00/5
Communication2.00/5
Protocol2.00/5
Efficiency2.00/5
Overall2.8/5

V2 Rubric Scores

Resolution4.06/5
Technical4.06/5
Communication3.75/5
Ownership4.00/5
Escalation5.00/5
Customer Exp2.50/5
Overall78.9% (+22.9)

V2 Grader Summary

The agent successfully resolved the customer's issue, achieving a working internet connection and confirmed setup. While troubleshooting was incomplete (missing modem-side checks), technical accuracy was strong and the out-of-warranty device was handled appropriately. Communication lacked empathy and had repetition, but the customer confirmed resolution. No escalation was needed or warranted.

V1 Case Analysis

Customer could not log into EA‑8300 router; performed factory reset, accessed via 192.168.1.1, set new Wi‑Fi SSID/password, confirmed internet connectivity.

Troubleshooting Steps
  • Requested serial number and model (EA‑8300).
  • Guided customer to use default local IP (192.168.1.1).
  • Attempted default admin password (incorrect).
  • Instructed a 20‑second factory reset via the red reset button.
  • Walked through the setup wizard to create a router password and configure Wi‑Fi SSID/password.
  • Verified internet connectivity by streaming YouTube.
Key Observations
  • Agent gave an incorrect default admin password ("admin") for EA series routers; the correct default is the Wi‑Fi password printed on the label.
  • Agent provided a non‑existent URL (linksmartwifi.com) and did not consistently use the correct local URLs (myrouter.info / myrouter.local).
  • Serial number was never correctly captured; the agent relied on a vague, possibly mis‑heard string.
  • Warranty status was assumed out‑of‑warranty without a proper lookup; the agent suggested purchasing a new model rather than confirming coverage.
  • The call contained long silences, repeated prompts, and a lack of clear step‑by‑step pacing, leading to low efficiency and communication scores.
Positive Highlights
  • Successfully guided the customer through a factory reset and router setup.
  • Confirmed internet connectivity by having the customer stream YouTube.
  • Explained the difference between router password and Wi‑Fi password.
Agent Errors / Gaps
  • Incorrect default admin password for EA‑8300.
  • Provided wrong setup URL (linksmartwifi.com).
  • Failed to obtain a reliable serial number.
  • Assumed out‑of‑warranty status without verification.
  • Did not create or reference a HappyFox case number.
  • Limited empathy and gave confusing, fragmented instructions.

V2 Indicator Ratings

Resolution
R1 Met Issue actually resolved conf 98%
Customer confirms internet is working: 'It's so fat. It went so fast. It's unbelievable.' and 'there it goes it's playing now.' Final confirmation: 'All right. I got everything.'
R2 Partially Met Diagnostic thoroughness conf 90%
Agent guided customer to reset, access 192.168.1.1, set Wi-Fi name/password, and confirmed internet via YouTube. However, skipped modem power cycle, WAN status check, and speed test at modem — key steps in Quick Decision guide.
R3 Met Correct resolution path conf 95%
Agent correctly identified EA8300 as out-of-warranty, set expectations, and still provided full troubleshooting path instead of dismissing. Offered upgrade path but continued support.
Technical Accuracy
T1 Partially Met Technically accurate info conf 85%
Agent asked about lights, serial number, and cable connection, but diagnostic flow was disorganized. Did not ask about ISP modem status, perform speed test, or confirm PPPoE/DHCP — missing logical root cause analysis.
T2 Met Appropriate tools / resources used conf 98%
Agent correctly used local web interface (192.168.1.1) as the appropriate tool for setup and configuration. No unnecessary or incorrect tool use.
T3 Met No misinformation conf 97%
Guidance on 20-second reset, default 'admin' password, distinction between router and Wi-Fi password, and IP address 192.168.1.1 all align with KB documentation.
Communication
C1 Partially Met Clear & professional language conf 85%
Agent maintained basic call flow but had multiple long silences, repeated requests for serial number, and unclear transitions (e.g., sudden shift to receipt request).
C2 Met Confirmed understanding conf 90%
Used plain language, avoided jargon, repeated instructions when needed, and confirmed understanding during setup steps.
Customer Ownership
O1 Met Ownership & empathy conf 95%
Agent created a case record, stayed on the call, did not transfer, and took ownership by requesting receipt for future follow-up.
O2 Partially Met Proactive follow-through conf 85%
Agent stated an email would be sent for receipt upload but did not specify when or confirm receipt of the email, leaving timeline unclear.
O3 Not Applicable Closure confirmation conf 100%
First contact; no prior case history to reference or hand off.
Escalation Judgment
E1 Met Correct escalation decision conf 98%
No escalation was needed; agent resolved the issue independently. Correct decision not to escalate a solvable setup case.
E2 Not Applicable Escalation prep & handoff conf 100%
No escalation occurred and none was warranted; issue was resolved during the call.
Customer Experience
X1 Partially Met Customer effort minimised conf 85%
Agent was polite but never acknowledged customer's frustration or confusion (e.g., 'Something's not right', 'I don't know what I'm doing wrong'). No empathy statements used.
X2 Partially Met Tone & rapport conf 80%
Agent repeated instructions and used simple terms, but did not adapt tone or pacing to customer's evident confusion and repeated restarts.
X3 Partially Met Overall experience conf 85%
Customer was asked multiple times for serial number and other details already provided or not available, but agent eventually moved past it and resolved the issue.
Call Transcript81 turns · 83 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 link.www.shshshshshshshshshshshshshshshshsh which is Pankko-Kcakom. 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 two. Please select from the following options. For in warranty products, our support team is available to help with performance and hardware issues. 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 two. To hear these options again,
00:00
Speaker 1
Additional 15%, okay. [silence] Well, I just put the new one in. I got a new Lenski and I just don't, I hooked it up but it's not working with everything else. So, I don't know what I'm doing wrong. Yeah.
01:00
Speaker 2
Press eight. Sorry, that's not an available option. Please select from the following options. For in-warranty products, our support team is available to help with performance and hardware issues. 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 option may be available depending on the issue. Hi, thank you for calling Linksys technical support. This is Rio. How can I assist you today?
01:00
Speaker 1
No, this is the first time I'm connecting it. I took the old one out and yes. Yes. It just says Lenksky. Okay. Serial number.
02:00
Speaker 2
Yes, sir. Yes, sir. I'll just confirm, sir. Is this the first time you are going to connect the links is, or it was working fine before. So you recently purchased this device. Okay. by means of no light at the top of the device, is that correct? Can I know what's the serial number for this device, please?
02:00
Speaker 1
Is that the top one? 2, 1, P, 1. 1M, 2C, A. 0. 9, 8, 3. I don't know which one the serial, that's what I asked you. I don't know which one. The serial number or whether it's on the box. Cause the serial number could be E 8. What? They won't be on the box either. Okay, hold on. Yeah, I gave you the which is P 1. 1M,
03:00
Speaker 2
[mumble] Sorry, is this the serial number you provided to me, sir? [mumble] Serial number [mumble] is located at the bottom of the [mumble] device. There is a sticker there. You'll not be able to see it there.
03:00
Speaker 1
2C A 0093 that's the one that has on the box on Amazon probably two or three days ago
04:00
Speaker 2
Sir if I may ask where did you purchase this device and when did you purchase it? [silence] Okay. [silence] EA-8300. [silence] All right. [silence] Um, [silence] hold on. [silence] EA-8300. [silence] EA-8300. [silence]
04:00
Speaker 1
[silence]
05:00
Speaker 2
For the EA8300, sir, that you have there, will there be any light showing there, like white or blue, somehow? Or no. Is the, can you double check for me at the back? There are ports there. Can you check for me if there are light showing in the ports at the back? Okay. Right. So, for the device that you have there, sir, this is an old router, meaning to say this is, uh, different routers from other routers that we have right now that will show lights, maybe, or, like, blinking lights or lights that is consistent, or the LED lights that we've got at the top. But this one here, sir, is different, meaning to say, this one doesn't really have a light indicator on the top. However, if the ports are showing lights, then it is, uh, turning on. And for us to set up the device,
05:00
Speaker 1
Something's not right. McKiven, Aguis. V-e-n-e-g-a-s. V-e-n-e-g-a-s. Okay, now I just got to circle one. And it's yellow. My last name? D-e, N-e-g-a-s. Mickey. M-I-C-K-E-Y. [silence]
06:00
Speaker 2
All right before we proceed sir let me let me create first record for you in the system. May I have your first name and last name sorry uh can you spell it out for me please and then. What About last name sir? Yes. How about first name and email address
06:00
Speaker 1
M S.A M.M I C. Four at aol.com. Again, it's M. S.A M.M. I C for at Aol.com. [silence] Comcast or whatever Xfinity. The yellow port is in on the yellow one. That says internet. Yep. There's only one. [silence]
07:00
Speaker 2
got it lastly sir who's your internet service provider air if I could check the physical condition there did you put the ethernet cable wire through the internet port the yellow port yep and how many ethernet cable connected at the back of the device okay
07:00
Speaker 1
correct when I you know hooked it up it showed like it was there I just you know it says when you do support to login the password are not? the password? yeah I did that they had one on the on the back they had they give me the internet and all that I put that in there
08:00
Speaker 2
And this is connected to your modem, right, in the internet port also. Okay. that allows device. Okay. Well, whenever you are going to hook it up, sir, it does not mean that it has already an internet. You need to set it up first. You need to go to the website for for you to log in and create your log in credential there. Were you able to do that before? Yes, you're going to put a router password so you can log into the Linksys account.
08:00
Speaker 1
And then it said Then it said, you know, go to linksmartwifi.com. I went into that and then I didn't get anything. Oh yeah. That's what that's what it was. Go ahead. Computer. How can I do that? Tell me what I need to do. Can I can help you? Tell me what I need to do. Okay, availability.
09:00
Speaker 2
And then where you. Go ahead. Well, linksys.com is not working anymore sir uh let me just double check. Can you try can you try uh can you try to check what's the device you're using to visit linksys smartwifi? Are you using phone or computer? Okay. Can you try to check for me sir if you are connected to the linkyssmartwifi your computer? Can you try to go to your settings and wi-fi?
09:00
Speaker 1
It says I'm connected automatically to Linsky 0 0 983. Okay, hold on. I'll do it again. What's the IP address? Dash one one one nine, two dot one one one one six eight, dot
10:00
Speaker 2
Perfect. Now, you need to use the, uh, default IP address of Linksys, try to open a web browser, and then put the IP address one nine two, dot one six eight, dot one, dot one. That's one nine two, dot one six eight, dot one, dot one.
10:00
Speaker 1
Sure, it says it's not matching something's wrong hold on hold on let me see what I'm all right here we got something here all right access router put the router password in there correct P R Q P T 6 A D E d d d d d d d d d
11:00
Speaker 2
Sorry what does it show? All right. so do you still have a copy of the receipt of your device when you purchased it? Yes sir. router password Router password is different from Wi-Fi password. You can try the default, one admin a d m i n. [silence]
11:00
Speaker 1
I am.
12:00
Speaker 2
Did you somehow change the router passwords sir? Did you create it in router passwords? Can you try? Can you try?
12:00
Speaker 1
get this will work nope, that's invalid, what password, sir, ma'am? What's the what's the I don't remember the router password, so I don't know what you're talking about. Is it on a piece of paper or is it something that I made up? Oh. All right. Let me see here. kneel. don't know that one. [silence]
13:00
Speaker 2
You did not change the router password before, sir? You were not able to locate router password, sir? Uh, you've created sir, something that you've created before.
13:00
Speaker 1
No. So how can I change it? Well they're asking me to put my email. Um no. Word, would it be on the old one? [silence]
14:00
Speaker 2
Okay. Alright. So, so here's the thing, sir. For the router that you have there, go ahead. No, sir. It just needs to use the router password. Email and password won't work. We don't have any more remote access. No. So, if by chance that the default admin password will not accept it, then you need to reset again the device and then that time, so we can set up again and create a router password. [silence] Sir before we proceed by the way um I know that you just recently purchased the device, however, in the system. [silence] Yes, sir if b Destiny that all the password that you've input there voil continue us or won't accept it. Sir. You just gonna reset the router before we reset sir.
14:00
Speaker 1
Wait a minute. The router that... Wait a minute. The router that I bought is no longer in use? So why would Amazon sell me that? [silence] So I should...
16:00
Speaker 2
let me just provide you information, okay? I know you just recently purchased the device, but I just want to set proper expectation that your device is part of our oldest router, meaning to say, this device is already been out of warranty. So, for us to continue troubleshooting later on, I will ask a copy of your receipt so we can validate the warranty. But then again, right now, I can help you out, okay? So, I'll send you an email later. Yes, sir. It's part of the oldest router that we have. E.A. series. Oh, they they might sell this to you, sir, because this is uh, last stock or an old stock, sir.
16:00
Speaker 1
Can you send it back and get me a new one? This is AAC 2200 MX-62. Okay, so let's do this. How can I get this to work, right now? Because I got stuff to do, and I need to get it to work. Where's that at? [silence]
17:00
Speaker 2
You might try to ask for a refund and purchase other device, not the EA series. Yes, that's an EA830. That's the model number of your device. If you want to have an upgraded device that is in warranty, you can check the model number MX6200. That's the newest device. Correct. Okay. Great. So are here, try to reset the router. Press the reset button for 20 seconds. At the back of the device, there is a reset button.
17:00
Speaker 1
That the little button without little, little zero and. Oh, I shut it off. [silence]
18:00
Speaker 2
reset button. there's a red button there, sir.
18:00
Speaker 1
[silence] It just came back, on. [silence] I shut it off, accidentally. [silence] Okay, so [silence] I'm hitting the red button.
19:00
Speaker 2
How is it right now, sir? Before you reset... no, sir, before you reset the device, just wait for the device to be...
19:00
Speaker 1
Okay. Something fell. There's nothing on just a there's no lens key or anything like that, they're just blank.
20:00
Speaker 2
Wait for it for 3 minutes. All right. You can try to reset the router sir. Hold and press the reset button for 20 seconds. Sorry. Is the routers are connected [silence]
20:00
Speaker 1
It's connected to some other stuff. Then I got it in the wrong one. Now they're all hooked in like ones. [silence]
21:00
Speaker 2
to an extended connection, or to the wall. Like an extension cord?
21:00
Speaker 1
Okay, want me to reset it? [silence] No. [silence] They're all blinking. uh power strip. [silence] Okay, so now I'm starting to transcribe this audio from the left channel. Output only the spoken words, no labels or timestamps. If there is silence or no speech, output only: [silence] [silence]
22:00
Speaker 2
Is there a light already showing, sir? How about at the back of the router, uh, the ports. Okay. Try to hold and press the reset button for 20 seconds. Is this connected to a power strip or wall mounted? Your router. Okay. It's a power strip. That's why it's the device is turning off, rebooting.
22:00
Speaker 1
i withdrew back on. okay, it says it's connected.
23:00
Speaker 2
[silence] Can you try to use your computer and connect it first to the Linksys wifi name? [silence] And then just open a browser.
23:00
Speaker 1
Hold on. It's starting to. Checking requirements on that. Okay. IP address. All right. Here it comes. I have read the terms and everything. Okay. Yep. hitting that. You want me to go ahead and follow the prompts. Okay. Next.
24:00
Speaker 2
yes, IP address, 192.168.1.1. That's the Setup Browser. Sure, Go ahead. Yes, sir. [silence]
24:00
Speaker 1
Please wait. Uh, these updates may take several minutes to complete. During this time, all device will lose their internet connection and will be reconnected when update finishes. Please be patient. Automatically updates, right? Well, I already push yes.
25:00
Speaker 2
Yeah. No. [ silence ] It's okay, sir. Because you don't have any updates [ silence ] with your firmware. [ silence ] You're in an old firmware. [ silence ] The default firmware.
25:00
Speaker 1
What was the name of that new one that I want to get that has warranty on it? the six 200 AMX 6200. OK.
26:00
Speaker 2
it's MX6200ster, OK.
26:00
Speaker 1
Why don't they make things easy? I said, why don't they make things easy. All right. Okay, here. It says Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi name, Wi-Fi password. Okay. So if I want to do that, what would I - I can name it what? Mickey's router.
28:00
Speaker 2
yeah yeah you can change the Wi-Fi name and the password sir
28:00
Speaker 1
Yeah, trust me. I'll forget. All right. Let me write this down. Mickey's Router 26 change to password. [silence]
29:00
Speaker 2
It's up to you, sir. Make sure you save the password, sir, so that you'll be able to connect your devices.
29:00
Speaker 1
you can use POS. No, you don't use spaces on this, right? All right, let me go back to this. Same with the WI FI name, right? You don't use spaces? Okay, let me write this other one down. Password, cuz this is the WI FI name and password. I spelled it wrong.
30:00
Speaker 2
No sir. [silence] Yes sir, we don't use space.
30:00
Speaker 1
Oh, Mickey, Mickey, Mickey, Mickey. My fingers are getting too big. Okay. All right. Hit next. [silence] Okay. Create router password.
31:00
Speaker 2
Okay, so sir, the router password is your login credentials if you're going to check your router settings. You can, you can create a router password so you can log in to the LinkSys account. So router password and Wi-Fi password is different.
32:00
Speaker 1
okay next save password to linkedin.com so i would use what would be my uh the router password so what would be my username and the wifi so but for me to save it on my passwords what should i name i should just put router then this way i know what the password is
33:00
Speaker 2
No sir. You don't need to they will not ask you a username. It's they will ask you login using router access or router password.
33:00
Speaker 1
[silence] yeah, I got that. Let me save that so I know I have it cuz I'll forget it. All right, I saved it. We're getting somewhere. It looks like, huh? All right. Create your Linksys smart Wi-Fi account. Why Linksys? Uh, no thanks. Right? Okay. All right. Okay. Looks like I'm in there. Right? It says network status, Wi-Fi, network map, external use, guest access, message, signal, forward. [silence] password, network's name, upgrade account. [silence]
34:00
Speaker 2
It's up to you, Sir? Just router. Yeah, Sir. Yeah, you can save it. We're almost done. No need, Sir. No need to look. No need to create. No, thanks. [silence] Yes, Sir.
34:00
Speaker 1
All right. So now, but there's still no. Yes. It says smart, you know, your tools, network map, guest access, parental guards, priority, speed check, external use, router settings, connectivity. That's what we want, connectivity. Yep. Now I'm on. Now it's telling me all this stuff. It's giving me. So it says app center help. Mac Russia, sign out. No setup. Now.
35:00
Speaker 2
You're in the dashboard, sir. Sorry, go ahead. You're seeing something. No, sir. Do you have an option there, or do you have an option, like finished setup, or do you want setup? No done setup, sir. Is there an option there, done setup. But do you see there. Already.
35:00
Speaker 1
Yes, says it's connected. This advice, internet? Okay, what can I try watch? It's quick and fast. I'm telling you that right now. Okay, what do you want me to do? There you go. I went to YouTube. It's so fat. It went so fast. It's unbelievable. Yes, but it was .
36:00
Speaker 2
that, that it does have an internet now. Okay. Can you try, uh-huh. uh, can you try to search? To, to open a browser, and then search any uh, any site that you are using that requires internet. Okay, uh, can you try to go to youtube? Uh, open Youtube, sir. hmm? what about? Well, it should be sir, because uh, you're paying for your internet and your router should uh, work fine.
36:00
Speaker 1
Oh, I got to turn down the music. I don't think I have a fix. I don't hear anything yet. Ah.
37:00
Speaker 2
Play some video, sir. (Yes, sir) Play any video so we can check if it's working. [silence]
37:00
Speaker 1
i don't hear no music. um no okay hold on. let me see something. let me try this right here. there it goes it's playing now. no but but the let me see um okay hold on. let me see something. let me try this right here. there it goes it's playing now
38:00
Speaker 2
don't Hear me? It's not playing sir or the volume is just muted but the video is playing so is the uh can you tell me what do you see there in the YouTube? Okay, all right. So no issues with the Wi-Fi. it's loading now sir.
38:00
Speaker 1
Linsky is not have the dot in it. There's nothing in there that shows me that's on. It's just plain black. Yeah. You know how it used to say Linsky? It doesn't even say nothing, just completely black. Okay, so now, all right, so, let me ask you this. I'm going to shut this off. Okay, so I want to try something here.
39:00
Speaker 2
black where sir is it in the top surface of the device is that what you're referring to? Oh it's okay sir that's already the feature of the router sir you won't be able to identify that because that is an old router model. You can connect your other device to the Wi-Fi.
39:00
Speaker 1
It's not printing. So what do I got to do to get my uh printer to work? I got to hit Wi-Fi for that? Okay, so how do I do that? Um HP.
40:00
Speaker 2
Yes, sir. You need to connect first your your printer to the Wi-Fi sir so that it will print. I'm sorry, sir. What's the brand of your printer? Oh, for that sir, you need to contact HP sir so they can assist you connecting it to your Wi-Fi because you have already Wi-Fi and internet.
40:00
Speaker 1
so everything else is working on this thing, right? robo. Go to the phone and do what with Wi-Fi. Okay. And what do you want me to do? You mean the router? Yeah, yeah. It says I'm connected.
41:00
Speaker 2
Yep. You have Wi-Fi. Do you have a phone that you can connect to the Wi-Fi? Try to go to your phone, sir, then settings, Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi. In the Wi-Fi, sir, go to the Wi-Fi name that you've renamed earlier so that you can connect to that. Enter the password. In your phone, sir, when you go to Wi-Fi settings, Wi-Fi, select the Wi-Fi name that you've renamed.
41:00
Speaker 1
There's Mickey's Router, that one. So I've got I don't want to do that. I'm already on Wi-Fi. I got Wi-Fi through my internet. Different Wi-Fi, but it says, yeah, I don't have I I I can I'm already with the Wi-Fi, so I got to get my phone connect I mean my printer connected.
42:00
Speaker 2
[silence] What's the Wi-Fi name? [silence] Uh. [silence] Your your phone. Your phone is already connected to the Linksys Wi-Fi or to a different Wi-Fi. [silence] Okay. Then if by chance you don't want to connect your phone to the Linksys Wi-Fi and you just wanted to connect to your modem Wi-Fi from Xfinity, then you can ask uh the HP technical support to assist you sir step by step because we are not trained to connect printer.
42:00
Speaker 1
Okay. Well, thank you so much. I got everything. All right. All right. I will do that. Thank you, you too, bye bye
43:00
Speaker 2
We don't know the product. All right. Yes, sir. You're welcome. Now, sir, Mickey again, I've sent you an email so you can attach the copy of the receipt because if by chance no receipt will be received from us, might have made that we cannot assist you on moving forward for troubleshooting again, okay? Thank you so much, sir. You have a nice day ahead. All right. Bye-bye.
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