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The '''''Forest Guide''''' is a special instance of a LoST (Location-to-Service Translation) Protocol server. It is part of the Location to Service Translation (LoST) protocol (RFC 5222) query process and allows client functional elements to discover call routing information outside of its domain (typically their [[ESInet (Emergency Services IP Network)|ESInet]] or state level [[ECRF (Emergency Call Routing Function)|ECRF]]/[[LVF (Location Validation Function)|LVF]]).
The '''''Forest Guide''''' is a special instance of a [[LoST (Location-to-Service Translation) Protocol]] server. It is part of the Location to Service Translation (LoST) protocol (RFC 5222) query process and allows client functional elements to discover call routing information outside of its domain (typically their [[ESInet (Emergency Services IP Network)|ESInet]] or state level [[ECRF (Emergency Call Routing Function)|ECRF]]/[[LVF (Location Validation Function)|LVF]]).


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Revision as of 16:24, 16 January 2023

The Forest Guide is a special instance of a LoST (Location-to-Service Translation) Protocol server. It is part of the Location to Service Translation (LoST) protocol (RFC 5222) query process and allows client functional elements to discover call routing information outside of its domain (typically their ESInet or state level ECRF/LVF).

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Forest Guide Operator

The organization selected by the Forest Guide Sponsoring Entity to deploy and operate a national Forest Guide.

Forest Guide Sponsoring Entity

The organization(s) that provides oversight and financing for a national Forest Guide.

Private Forest Guide Replica

An instance of the Forest Guide that is generally limited in access to entities that contribute coverage areas.

Public Forest Guide Replica

An instance of a Forest Guide that is accessible to any authorized entity.

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Relevant NENA Documents
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External References


RFC 5222, LoST: A Location-to-Service Translation Protocol