A protocol that (a) provides remote operation capabilities, (b) allows interaction between entities in a distributed application, and (c) upon receiving a remote operations service request, allows the receiving entity to attempt the operation and report the results of the attempt to the requesting entity.

An extension of a local orderwire to a point convenient for personnel to perform required operational and maintenance functions.

A software process by which retrieval of a network-launched application is initiated.

1. The encrypted transmission of keys from a remote source.
2. [A] procedure by which a distant crypto-equipment is rekeyed electrically. [INFOSEC-99]

The subtending remote switching device that depends in part on its host switch for call control but is capable of providing intra-unit switching. [T1.508-1998]

The location at which there is a transition between a telecommunications carrier facility and the local lines serving the individual customers. [T1.313-1997]

Arrangement that permits the extension of TSPS functions to remote locations. [47 CFR Pt.36A]

A type of network element (NE) that contains a DUA (directory user agent), an optional local cache, and possibly other application processes such as the registration agent. The R-NE communicates with the DSA (directory system agent) via the DAP (directory access protocol). [T1.245-1997]

Acronym for ringer equivalency number.

A call-disposition category for a call processing failure. [T1.207-1998]