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Call Start
2026-06-26 01:40
Duration
16m 17s
Contact
Harriett Glover
Issue Type
WiFi Connectivity
V2 Outcome
Unresolved
V2 Band
Needs Improvement

Agent & Case Context

Agent
Kharla Mae Proel
HappyFox Case
#LTS00134893
Support Country
United States
Product Family
MESH SYSTEMS
CSAT
Sentiment Trajectory
Ticket subject: VLP01_Child node lost connection to network
Auto-Zero applied: B — Avoidance/Evasion: Agent avoided responsibility by falsely claiming the product is unsupported and redirecting to an AI tool instead of performing basic troubleshooting or escalation.

V1 Rubric Scores

Resolution1.00/5
Accuracy1.00/5
Communication2.00/5
Protocol1.00/5
Efficiency2.00/5
Overall1.3/5

V2 Rubric Scores

Resolution0.00/5
Technical0.00/5
Communication0.00/5
Ownership0.00/5
Escalation0.00/5
Customer Exp0.00/5
Overall0.0% (-26.0)

V2 Grader Summary

The agent incorrectly declared the VLP01 out of support, avoided troubleshooting, and redirected the customer to an AI tool without attempting resolution. No escalation was offered despite ongoing issues, and the interaction lacked empathy, structure, or ownership, resulting in an unresolved case with clear evasion of support duties.

V1 Case Analysis

Customer reports a Linksys mesh node blinking red and unable to connect. Agent incorrectly identified device as VLP01, falsely claimed no support, skipped standard troubleshooting, and gave invalid 5-press pairing steps. No resolution or next step provided.

Troubleshooting Steps
  • Collected contact information (name, phone, email) [05:00]
  • Attempted to identify model (recorded as VLP01) [06:00]
  • Incorrectly claimed VLP01 is no longer supported [07:00]
  • Directed customer to AI support tool [07:00]
  • Provided 5-press pairing instructions for adding a child node [10:00–15:00]
Key Observations
  • Agent incorrectly identified the device as VLP01 without confirmation [06:00].
  • Agent falsely claimed Linksys no longer supports the VLP01 [07:00], which contradicts KB: VLP01 is a temporary setup node, not a primary mesh router.
  • No standard troubleshooting (modem test, power-cycle, WAN check) was performed [Step 2–4 of velop_wifi_connectivity.md].
  • Agent advised 5-press method for a blinking red node, which is incorrect: 5-press is for pairing, not recovery from red LED [universal_5press_models.md].
  • Call ended without resolution, escalation, or follow-up [16:00].
Positive Highlights
  • Agent collected customer contact information accurately [05:00].
  • Agent remained polite and maintained a professional tone throughout the call.
Agent Errors / Gaps
  • Misidentified the customer's device model without confirmation.
  • Falsely stated that Linksys no longer provides support for the VLP01.
  • Failed to perform basic WAN and power-cycle troubleshooting steps.
  • Provided incorrect technical guidance by recommending the 5-press method for a node showing solid red (indicating hardware or WAN failure, not pairing issue).
  • Did not verify the node's actual state or attempt recovery before giving pairing instructions.
  • Did not offer a valid escalation path or follow-up after troubleshooting failed.
  • Directed customer to AI tool as primary support without first attempting standard diagnostics.

V2 Indicator Ratings

Resolution
R1 Not Met Issue actually resolved conf 98%
Agent did not resolve the issue; customer stated they had been trying since Wednesday and ended the call without confirmation of success.
R2 Not Met Diagnostic thoroughness conf 97%
No systematic troubleshooting steps (reboot, WAN test, LED check) were performed; agent skipped to AI tool and vague 5-press instructions.
R3 Not Met Correct resolution path conf 96%
Agent incorrectly claimed no support for VLP01 without verifying warranty status and redirected to AI instead of offering best-effort troubleshooting.
Technical Accuracy
T1 Not Met Technically accurate info conf 95%
Agent failed to identify root cause; asked for model/serial but skipped basic diagnostics like power cycle or cable check.
T2 Not Met Appropriate tools / resources used conf 96%
No appropriate tools used (e.g., router UI, speed test); only referenced AI tool, which is not a valid diagnostic resource for this issue.
T3 Not Met No misinformation conf 94%
Agent falsely stated Linksys no longer provides support for VLP01 — this model is supported per KB, and misinformation misleads the customer.
Communication
C1 Not Met Clear & professional language conf 95%
Agent provided no clear structure, gave fragmented instructions, and lost control of the interaction flow.
C2 Not Met Confirmed understanding conf 94%
Used technical terms like '5-press method' and 'AI tool' without checking understanding or adapting language.
Customer Ownership
O1 Not Met Ownership & empathy conf 97%
Agent abdicated ownership by directing customer to AI tool instead of actively resolving the issue.
O2 Not Met Proactive follow-through conf 95%
No specific next steps or timelines given; only suggestion was to 'try resetting' with no follow-up plan.
O3 Not Applicable Closure confirmation conf 99%
No prior case history indicated; appears to be first contact.
Escalation Judgment
E1 Not Met Correct escalation decision conf 96%
Issue remained unresolved and agent did not escalate despite customer’s repeated failed attempts over multiple days.
E2 Not Met Escalation prep & handoff conf 96%
No escalation occurred, so execution criteria cannot be met.
Customer Experience
X1 Not Met Customer effort minimised conf 95%
No empathy expressed; agent remained procedural despite customer frustration and repeated efforts.
X2 Not Met Tone & rapport conf 94%
Did not adapt to customer’s tone or pace; continued scripted responses without engagement checks.
X3 Not Met Overall experience conf 95%
Customer repeated personal details and problem description; agent did not reduce effort or streamline process.
Call Transcript27 turns · 29 lines
Speaker 2
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00:00
Speaker 1
Hi, I'm calling to get assistance with my link, lenks. This not connecting. Yes. I have internet connection, but with my other tower, or node, um, it's not connecting. It just keeps blinking red. Two.
02:00
Speaker 2
f your service is you can you are in your house and uh hun you have an apartment building as we don't see nothing popping up okay was this working before ma'am okay so right now no internet connection okay oh okay all right so you got a total of three nodes just
02:00
Speaker 1
[silence]
03:00
Speaker 2
okay. so man may I know the model number and serial number of that um nodes that you have? all right. 20 not working. how about serial number? okay. um who's your internet provider? Breeze line. okay. so um okay. How many VLP 01 do you have maps? How much? How many? Transcript. Hey sir, good morning mam.
03:00
Speaker 1
Just it just stopped working and then my daughter tried to connect to the internet in her bedroom and she could not and that's where our house is.
04:00
Speaker 2
How many links do we have? Just two. Okay. Um, what's the color of the light of the one that's connected to Breeze line? Okay. And the other one, that's the blinking red. Um, um, when you're lost in the, um, when that node got disconnected, ma'am, was there any, like, power outage or you just suddenly stop working? Okay. Okay. So, let me check again if I got the correct serial number. That's 26, D for David, 11, M for Mary. And then, number three, C for Charlie, A for Apple 0 2 2 7 8.
04:00
Speaker 1
Yes. My phone number is 803-843-6464. Harriet Glover? Yes. G as in great, L as in like, O as in Oscar, V as in victory, E as in elephant, R as in Robert. H as in Harriet, Glover, 0502@gmail.com.
05:00
Speaker 2
Okay, thank you. Can I have also your phone number ma'am? Okay. Okay. How about your first name and last name? Hariette, right? Is it spelled as H-A-R-I-E-E-T-E? How about last name? Ma'am. Okay. How about your email address? Okay. So the email address, let me check if I got it correctly. It's an initial of your first name. your name and then your last name down below was your 0, 5, 0, 2@gmail.com. Okay. And again, the router that you have is a VLP 01. Okay. And you're calling from um United States, ma'am, correct? Okay. Okay. Ma'am, um before we uh start for any any troubleshooting on this router because if this the light is blinking red, that means it got disconnected from the network. Okay? All right. And when I check the um status of your router, ma'am, um, it shows it here in our system that this router that you have, the VLP 01, this router is already
05:00
Speaker 1
and so I did go to the site, that's where I found, let me see, so support home, and I did, I selected, oh, I do need to put the model number in here.
07:00
Speaker 2
Okay. That means, ma'am, on links is no longer providing technical assistance or technical support of this router. Okay? But you don't need to worry, ma'am. Um, you can take advantage of our AI tool that can be found in our website. and that is support.Linksys.com. Okay? You read through it. Okay?
07:00
Speaker 1
For the type ALP, B-L-C. Okay, so they won't support this anymore. I don't want to add my own notes there at links. So it just really doesn't give me... You said AI support, it's just giving me... Yes.
08:00
Speaker 2
can you can tap the model number on the app okay um um okay now that when you go to the you are on the links of support man right okay um hold on let me just um guide you on how to um what article the AI icon meme is the one that's at the bottom right that's um like the circle with a smiley face okay and then or I can um like guide you on how to go to the um okay an article on how to add this node hold on [silence]
08:00
Speaker 1
set up installation instead of. Okay. And then the articles, adding a Linksys, that's why I couldn't get it through the app. Okay. Um, it says articles, adding a Linksys MR55WN as a child node. And then it has adding nodes.
09:00
Speaker 2
[silence]
09:00
Speaker 1
your links as e. mesh system. Okay. Okay. and how to add. and adding child notes to your links mesh system through the file press set up. Okay. Okay. and then it tells it walks me through mesh, okay, child notes to your links of system see following instructions below.
10:00
Speaker 2
OK, you may try to, um, like, um, select option. Did you, um, when you go to installation, um, set up installation, you select mesh system. [silence] And then, look for, um, um, adding child nodes to your linksys system through the five press method. Mhm. Uh-huh. OK, just follow the instructions.
10:00
Speaker 1
Okay, that the bottom. I, do, see, this, and, I, it's, not, giving, me, which, one, though. Let me, see, and, that, more. Yes. I did. Make sure, have a, parent modified it.
11:00
Speaker 2
Okay, and then it will give you like instructions on how to do it ma'am, okay? That's the way that way um-huh, so but you have to make sure that you have to read the uh the instructions carefully because on the note there are part of the instruction that has in blue or highlighted in blue ma'am that's a hyperlink, okay? So you need to like also check that out so that you can really follow this instruction, okay? Did you click on, did you look for the adding child nodes to your length mesh system through the Fireplace Setup method?
11:00
Speaker 1
OK, it's global network tops, modems, child nodes, OK, so I'm supposed to but it doesn't, for the options before you go, it gives me the hyperlinks, right? But one says solid purple, excuse me, solid purple and then it'll give me a series real. I don't see what series go directly to the instructions on how to do the child node.
12:00
Speaker 2
[KEEP_UNCERTAIN] (It's physical and that could be, it might be, but that's what you might, it might be) Um hum. Uh, nevermind one month. Just go directly to the note. Like make sure, um it will give you, um just mark, um mark uh, yes ma'am. But, um, you have to um like, uh check the note. There's a note there that, um note that if the light is in any color, okay? So, um you make sure ma'am that your light on the stand that child will should be purple.
12:00
Speaker 1
Okay. Okay. Okay. Okay. You know what? I'm sorry. That's what I tried to do with this before and it just keeps going to red and maybe I'm waiting too long but I think I tried to do this through the, the
13:00
Speaker 2
for you. Before you can follow number one and so on, okay. So you need to make sure that you reset first the the child node, okay. And then make sure also, ma'am, that before you start with the child node, the setup, you need to bring the node near to the pair with node. Okay. Mm hmm. And then reset the child node. And then after you reset the child node, make sure it's in purple and then just follow the instructions on number one and so on. Okay. Okay, and number two. Mm hmm. [silence]
13:00
Speaker 1
App information. but. Okay. Okay. Okay. I will try this. I don't think it worked. I- so I'm saying I tried it through my phone and I also tried it through my desktop. Um so. Mm-hmm. Okay. Okay, okay. Oh, it's telling me to go back to this. Okay. Okay. I will try this. I don't know. I've been doing this since Wednesday. Okay. Thank you so much for your help. Okay. Okay. Thank you so much.
14:00
Speaker 2
And then, after you did reset, if the light on the child node is now in purple, okay? Then you can start it following the number one and so on, okay? Okay, no problem, ma'am, okay? So you may also check again the AI tool also, ma'am, that will also give you instruction like if you don't know like having problem doing the reset. You can like search it on the AI to give you instructions on how to reset the router, okay? Or you can also type there how to add child node on an existing parent node, okay? [silence]
15:00
Speaker 1
Itch. Okay. Bye bye. Thank you. Bye bye.
16:00
Speaker 2
Okay, you're welcome ma'am, okay? Good bye. So thank you for calling Linksys, ma'am, this is Carla. Good bye for now. Okay, you're welcome. Good bye.
16:00