Link Down _ Home User and Corporate Customer _ V1
Contact Center People - Last Updated: 16/04/2025
Objective
To identify and resolve link down issues reported by either home users or corporate clients by following a standard diagnostic flow.
Initial Call Handling
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Greet and Verify
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"Good [morning/afternoon], this is [Agent Name] from [Company Name] Support. May I have your name and contact number?"
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Ask:
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For Home Users: Confirm address or registered number.
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For Corporate Clients: Confirm company name and contact person.
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Check if the customer is listed in the CRM/Monitoring system.
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Create a ticket if the customer is not yet listed and escalate to add to monitoring.
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Troubleshooting Steps Step 1: Check Device Power
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Ask the customer to ensure that the router/modem/ONU or Media Converter is powered on.
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Confirm power LED is steady or blinking (based on device model).
Step 2: Check ONU / Media Converter (MC) Light Status
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Instruct the customer to check the following indicators:
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PON/LOS light: Should be green and stable.
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LOS light blinking or red: Indicates fiber signal loss.
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Power and LAN lights: Should be active.
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If abnormal light pattern is found, note the status in the ticket.
Step 3: Check Ethernet / UTP Cable & Patch Cord Connection
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Confirm the following:
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Ethernet cable from ONU/Router to customer device (PC or switch) is firmly connected.
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No visible damage or loose connection on patch cords.
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If available, ask to swap the cable and check again.
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Escalation Criteria
If all checks are normal and the issue persists:
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Escalate to Level 2 for remote diagnosis or fiber-level issue verification.
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Tag ticket as "Link Down – Field Visit Required" if physical inspection is needed.
Note for Agents
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Always document each step performed during the call.
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Include light status, device power check result, and cable test confirmation.
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Use customer language simply but clearly.
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