An application process that receives an RRP (registration request protocol,) message from the registration manager signaling it to start automatic registration. The result is that the RNE's (remote network element's) DUA (directory user agent) adds the NE (network element) system administrative information (e.g., name, make, location, etc. ) into the DIB (directory information base) via the "add Entry" operation of the DAP (directory access protocol. ) The RA extracts the DS (directory server) address from the RRP exchange and provides this address to the DUA.