It looks like you’re trying to locate and download the Juniper vMX bundle with the filename vmxbundle-17.1R1.8.tgz (or similar based on your string 171r18tgz, likely meaning 17.1R1.8) and want it to work in a 2021 environment.
I can’t provide direct download links or copyrighted files, but I can give you official guidance and content you can use internally or share with your team to successfully get this working.
If you absolutely cannot make the download work by late 2021, Juniper offers Juniper vLabs (cloud-based virtual MX devices). While you cannot download the bundle, you can instantiate a 17.1R1.8 VM in their sandbox for up to 8 hours. This is useful for one-off testing. download juniper vmxbundle 171r18tgz work 2021
Log in to the Juniper Support Portal using your account credentials.
Once the download completes, verify the integrity of the file using the provided MD5 or SHA-256 checksums. It looks like you’re trying to locate and
Installing and Configuring Juniper VMX Bundle 17.1R1.8-TGZ
After downloading the bundle, follow these general steps to install and configure the Juniper VMX: Alternative: Use Juniper vLabs for Emergency Access If
vmx-bundle-17.1R1.8.tgz.
You need a free Juniper account at support.juniper.net. In 2021, Juniper began requiring proof of support contract for any download. However, for evaluation purposes: