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Call Start
2026-06-15 17:22
Duration
13m 58s
Contact
Rico Jones
Issue Type
Internet/WAN Setup
V2 Outcome
Unresolved
V2 Band
Needs Improvement

Agent & Case Context

Agent
Gerlie Miguello
HappyFox Case
#LTS00133441
Support Country
United States
Product Family
ROUTERS
CSAT
Sentiment Trajectory
Ticket subject: No internet connection

V1 Rubric Scores

Resolution1.00/5
Accuracy1.00/5
Communication2.00/5
Protocol2.00/5
Efficiency1.00/5
Overall1.2/5

V2 Rubric Scores

Resolution0.62/5
Technical2.81/5
Communication0.00/5
Ownership0.00/5
EscalationN/A
Customer Exp0.00/5
Overall16.7% (-7.3)

V2 Grader Summary

While the agent correctly identifies the EA7500 as end-of-life and technically obsolete, they fail to conduct any meaningful troubleshooting, offer no best-effort solutions, and do not take ownership of the customer's experience. The interaction lacks structure, empathy, and actionable next steps, resulting in an unresolved case despite valid technical insight.

V1 Case Analysis

Customer (Riko Jones) reports buffering and router-modem communication issues with EA7500. Agent incorrectly claimed firmware support ended in 2016/2020 and recommended replacement without troubleshooting. No diagnostics performed. Issue unresolved.

Troubleshooting Steps

None recorded.

Key Observations
  • Agent incorrectly claimed EA7500 firmware updates stopped in 2016/2020, contradicting KB documentation which states firmware updates are rolled out in stages and auto-update is supported on EA series.
  • No basic troubleshooting (power-cycle, WAN status check, firmware verification) was performed despite clear symptoms of ISP/modem/router handshake issues.
  • Agent failed to guide customer through diagnostic steps such as checking WAN status at http://192.168.1.1 or verifying/enabling auto-update.
  • Agent incorrectly attributed the issue to router obsolescence without validation, leading to premature and incorrect conclusion.
  • Communication was fragmented with long silences and filler, leading to poor call control.
Positive Highlights
  • Agent correctly identified the product model as EA7500.
  • Agent collected customer contact information (phone number) for documentation.
Agent Errors / Gaps
  • Incorrect claim that EA7500 firmware updates stopped in 2016/2020 — contradicts KB which states firmware updates are rolled out in stages and auto-update is supported on EA series.
  • Failed to perform any diagnostic steps (e.g., power-cycle, WAN status check at http://192.168.1.1, firmware version verification).
  • Did not guide customer to check/enable auto-update under Router Settings → Connectivity → Basic → Firmware Update.
  • Incorrectly concluded the router was incompatible with 'higher version' modems due to 'old firmware' without any technical basis.
  • Provided no troubleshooting steps despite customer having replaced the modem twice and still experiencing issues.
  • Failed to create a case or provide any follow-up path, leaving the customer with no resolution.

V2 Indicator Ratings

Resolution
R1 Not Met Issue actually resolved conf 95%
Agent suggests replacing the router but does not resolve the buffering or communication issue; no confirmation of resolution.
R2 Not Met Diagnostic thoroughness conf 95%
No troubleshooting steps like rebooting, checking WAN status, or testing speed at the modem were performed.
R3 Partially Met Correct resolution path conf 85%
Agent correctly identifies the EA7500 is end-of-life and firmware support ended, advising upgrade as a valid long-term path, but fails to attempt any best-effort troubleshooting for an out-of-warranty device.
Technical Accuracy
T1 Partially Met Technically accurate info conf 80%
Agent identifies the router's age and outdated firmware as a potential root cause, which aligns with KB data, but does not confirm symptoms like WAN connectivity or perform logical diagnostics to validate.
T2 Not Met Appropriate tools / resources used conf 90%
No tools (e.g., remote login, speed test, firmware check) were used despite the issue requiring verification of connection status and performance.
T3 Met No misinformation conf 90%
Agent accurately states the EA7500 reached end-of-life in 2020, firmware updates stopped, and it may not support newer modem standards — consistent with Linksys lifecycle policy.
Communication
C1 Not Met Clear & professional language conf 90%
Agent lacks structure, uses excessive filler ('yes sir'), and fails to set expectations or guide the interaction effectively.
C2 Not Met Confirmed understanding conf 90%
Agent uses repetitive, scripted responses and does not adapt language or check understanding despite customer confusion.
Customer Ownership
O1 Not Met Ownership & empathy conf 90%
Agent deflects responsibility by telling the customer to request a new router from Spectrum instead of owning the support path.
O2 Not Met Proactive follow-through conf 90%
No clear next steps or timeline provided; only a vague suggestion to ask Spectrum for a different device.
O3 Not Applicable Closure confirmation conf 100%
No prior case history referenced; appears to be first contact.
Escalation Judgment
E1 Not Applicable Correct escalation decision conf 100%
No escalation occurred and none was warranted given the nature of the issue and agent's attempted resolution path.
E2 Not Applicable Escalation prep & handoff conf 100%
No escalation was performed.
Customer Experience
X1 Not Met Customer effort minimised conf 95%
Agent never acknowledges customer frustration, repeated technician visits, or the emotional toll of ongoing issues.
X2 Not Met Tone & rapport conf 90%
Agent maintains a rigid, unresponsive tone despite customer confusion and repeated requests for clarification.
X3 Not Met Overall experience conf 90%
Agent increases customer effort by suggesting they obtain a new router rather than attempting remote diagnostics or configuration fixes.
Call Transcript25 turns · 26 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.linksys.com. Please have your device serial number ready for assistance. press one know. For out of warranty products, paid support may be available depending on your issue. 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.
00:00
Speaker 1
Hello, oh, hello. Internet lately. Uh, I've called my internet company. I had multiple technicians come out to trying to help with my internet. Uh, they said that I've been having problems with like uh the router talking to the modem. First time my connection wise. And I was calling to see if you could check to make sure everything's all right on like the router side. Because like uh my modem says it's completely fine. But like the router
01:00
Speaker 2
Hello, sir. Uh-huh.
01:00
Speaker 1
it also says it's completely fine but I've been having like buffering issues randomly. Wait, can you repeat that again? I'm sorry. spectrum. uh they're sending another technician they've already sent about two technicians in like the past week and uh the problem doesn't seem to be solved. uh so I like duckling. the serial number for my router uh one eight
02:00
Speaker 2
okay I got it I know sir who is your internet provider yeah your internet provider sir who is your internet service provider? spectrum okay so you already talk to spectrum and mm-hmm mm-hmm may I have the serial number sir please hm
02:00
Speaker 1
L10 C6 4601 six, 19. it's the model number, I think it's... I think it's EA7500.
03:00
Speaker 2
Okay. Let me just check on the exact units there. Just give me a couple of seconds. Okay. Uh, do you happen to see the serial number, model number, sir? EA7500. Okay, so your concern about this router, sir, is that this is, uh, the internet is buffering, right?
03:00
Speaker 1
Sure. 757-37-8-845 Riko and then my last name's Jones. Do you need my email address?
04:00
Speaker 2
so yeah, I'll just be to check on this device or while we wait, and I have your phone number in case we get disconnected. Got it, thank you. How about your first and last name, sir? Okay, how about your email address, sir? I'm sorry sir. This is for documentation purposes, sir.
04:00
Speaker 1
Yeah, I'll prefer you just use my number. [silence] Yeah, they're sending me another tech. [silence] They said the modem was completely fine. They even gave me another modem to uh see if that would help. they've changed the modem about like two times now. so I don't believe it's uh the modem. I think it's something like deeper. Uh I've actually tried switching out the router, but they still want me to check to see if like anything could be wrong with this router or something.
05:00
Speaker 2
[silence]
05:00
Speaker 1
What's that? Mind motor. Yes. I need a new router.
06:00
Speaker 2
well something went wrong with your device with your router uh it's the firmware sir did you just recently upgraded your system sir yes you mentioned that they changed issue one okay so that's the reason sir your router sir your EA 7500 the life of this device already ended last 2020 and that means sir that that the firmware already stopped there so this device is still under 5 and since you mentioned sir that you just did an upgrade then this router is not already capable of that upgrade yes yes yes sir i will suggest for you to upgrade your router instead
06:00
Speaker 1
So you're seeing problems with this router like on your side? You're seeing problems on your side with this router? Because like it still works, but just sometimes buffers a lot. [silence]
07:00
Speaker 2
certainly let them ask them if they can help you with the setup of the new device.
07:00
Speaker 1
okay thanks for this information yeah but the only problem is that I have a new modem well a new router but uh the router's slower than this one that I already have I have the new router from um spectrum it's just that it's slower than the one that I already have by a lot [silence]
08:00
Speaker 2
Yes, you can actually, if you can, if you want that spectrum to, they do have an offer sure, if you, uh want to use their own modem, then you can ask them to help you, or you can um, request for a new modem from them. I'm sorry, sir. You have a new, you did not request for a higher version of um, router, sir?
08:00
Speaker 1
from Spectrum yes I request for a new router. I think I know they they re they really have any options. Yeah, I know they I request for a new router. I already have the new router. I know I I have that. I have a a new modem and a new router from Spectrum. Yeah, like I don't have that connected. I have like the uh the router
09:00
Speaker 2
yes a new router's a not just a modem sir how about request for a new router uh huh what i mean sir is that you can actually request directly from demter instead of giving you just a plain modem they can provide you a modem router combination from spectrum okay so that's not working right now
09:00
Speaker 1
From, from y'all, because it's faster because the Spectra one was slower. And I was still having the same... I'm sorry, I'm confused, can you repeat that? Yes, yes. You'll need to disconnect mine. Wait, why, why would I disconnect this?
10:00
Speaker 2
I see, sir. Our links is routers, sir. Yes, sir. Sir, our links is routers, sir, is dependent on the main source of your internet, which is the modem from Spectrum. So, if you will this connect, sir, the modem or the spectrum box, you will really not get internet connection on your on your router. Yes, sir. You have a modem from spectrum and you also have a linis router, sir, right? So, what you did, sir, is that you disconnect your modem and place it with the linis router. No, sir, that's what you did, sir.
10:00
Speaker 1
No, it's connected right now to the, the, the Motu. The router is connected to the Motu right now. That's some of the working. That's the, uh, the problem. They're not talking to each other, from what I've been told. Like they're not connecting. Even the supposed to be connected, both are fine. Are you, are you, are you, are you saying it works. Yes. Okay. We, we just, we just connected and it looks like it's working fine. Yes. I'm not sure. I'm not sure.
11:00
Speaker 2
Okay. So your modem sir, your modem sir is online. You get internet connection directly from that. Okay. And your router sir is connected to that modem. Okay. And again, sir, spectrum didn't upgrade to your internet.
11:00
Speaker 1
You say it didn't upgrade my modem. Well, okay. So they gave me a new modem when they the technician came, which was like two days ago. I was already, okay. The problem's not the modem. The problem is that they're they're not talking for some reason. They're not communicating. It's not connecting to each other. You're a
12:00
Speaker 2
Yes, sir. About the upgrade, sir. Yes, that is your modem, sir. Yes, sir. Again, sir. Yes, sir. Yes, sir, I understand, sir. The reason why they're not talking to each other, sir, is because your upgrade modem, sir, is way higher than the latest router that you have right now, especially, sir, the firmware. the hardware of this device, sir, the firmware of your latest router is already very old and it's not capable for higher versions of units. So that's, yes, that's the reason, sure, why they don't communicate, sure, because this router, sure, is old and the firmware that is installed to this is also very old. It was uh released, the last version was released 2016, sure. So that was 10 years old for more version. Yes, yes, sure. That's the best thing, sure. Try to look for a Wi-Fi 6 that is way more compatible with higher versions of modem. There are a lot of Wi-Fi 6 routers right now. Okay, sure. Thank you so much. Yes, sir.
12:00