EXHIBIT 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the following Registration Statements:

(1) Registration Statement (Form S-3 No. 333-212915) of Juniper Networks, Inc., and

(2) Registration Statements (Form S-8 Nos. 333-221422, 333-218344, 333-216246, 333-213490, 333-211824, 333-211821, 333-204297, 333-183165, 333-151669, 333-176171, 333-132260, 333-118340, 333-57860, and 333-186884) of Juniper Networks, Inc.;

of our reports dated February 23, 2018, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedule of Juniper Networks, Inc., and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of Juniper Networks, Inc., included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) of Juniper Networks, Inc., for the year ended December 31, 2017. 

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

San Jose, California

February 23, 2018