Mist Utilities Location API
API Calls to use Devices Troubleshooting tools specific to Asset Tracking and User Management
OpenAPI Specification
openapi: 3.1.0
info:
contact:
email: tmunzer@juniper.net
name: Thomas Munzer
description: '> Version: **2606.1.1**
>
> Date: **July 10, 2026**
<div class="notification"> NOTE:<br>Some important API changes will be introduced. Please make sure to read the <a href="https://www.juniper.net/documentation/us/en/software/mist/api/http/guides/important-api-changes">announcements</a> </div>
---
## Additional Documentation
* [Mist Automation Guide](https://www.juniper.net/documentation/us/en/software/mist/automation-integration/index.html)
* [Mist Location SDK](https://www.juniper.net/documentation/us/en/software/mist/location-services/topics/concept/mist-how-get-mist-sdk.html)
* [Mist Product Updates](https://www.juniper.net/documentation/us/en/software/mist/product-updates/)
## Helpful Resources
* [API Sandbox and Exercises](https://api-class.mist.com/)
* [Postman Collection, Runners and Webhook Samples](https://www.postman.com/juniper-mist/workspace/mist-systems-s-public-workspace)
* [Python Script Examples](https://github.com/tmunzer/mist_library)
* [API Demo Apps](https://apps.mist-lab.fr/)
* [Juniper Blog](https://blogs.juniper.net/)
## Mist Web Browser Extension:
* Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge and other Chromium-based browser: [Chrome Web Store](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/mist-extension/ejhpdcljeamillfhdihkkmoakanpbplh)
* Firefox: [Firefox Add-ons](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/mist-extension/)
---'
license:
name: MIT
url: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/tmunzer/Mist-OAS3.0/main/LICENSE
title: Mist Admins Utilities Location API
version: 2606.1.1
x-logo:
altText: Juniper-MistAI
backgroundColor: '#FFFFFF'
url: https://www.mist.com/wp-content/uploads/logo.png
servers:
- description: Mist Global 01
url: https://api.mist.com
- description: Mist Global 02
url: https://api.gc1.mist.com
- description: Mist Global 03
url: https://api.ac2.mist.com
- description: Mist Global 04
url: https://api.gc2.mist.com
- description: Mist Global 05
url: https://api.gc4.mist.com
- description: Mist EMEA 01
url: https://api.eu.mist.com
- description: Mist EMEA 02
url: https://api.gc3.mist.com
- description: Mist EMEA 03
url: https://api.ac6.mist.com
- description: Mist EMEA 04
url: https://api.gc6.mist.com
- description: Mist APAC 01
url: https://api.ac5.mist.com
- description: Mist APAC 02
url: https://api.gc5.mist.com
- description: Mist APAC 03
url: https://api.gc7.mist.com
security:
- apiToken: []
- csrfToken: []
tags:
- description: API Calls to use Devices Troubleshooting tools specific to Asset Tracking and User Management
name: Utilities Location
paths:
/api/v1/sites/{site_id}/devices/send_ble_beacon:
parameters:
- $ref: '#/components/parameters/site_id'
post:
description: 'Send arbitrary BLE Beacon for a period of time
Note that only the devices that are connected will be restarted.'
operationId: sendSiteDevicesArbitraryBleBeacon
requestBody:
content:
application/json:
examples:
Example:
value:
beacon_frame: 68b329da9893e34099c7d8ad5cb9c940
beacon_freq: 100
duration: 10
macs:
- 5c5b35584a6f
- 5c5b350ea3b3
map_ids:
- 845a23bf-bed9-e43c-4c86-6fa474be7ae5
schema:
$ref: '#/components/schemas/utils_send_ble_beacon'
responses:
'200':
$ref: '#/components/responses/OK'
'400':
$ref: '#/components/responses/HTTP400'
'401':
$ref: '#/components/responses/HTTP401'
'403':
$ref: '#/components/responses/HTTP403'
'404':
$ref: '#/components/responses/HTTP404'
'429':
$ref: '#/components/responses/HTTP429'
summary: sendSiteDevicesArbitraryBleBeacon
tags:
- Utilities Location
components:
schemas:
utils_send_ble_beacon_map_ids:
description: Map identifiers used to select APs that should transmit the BLE beacon
examples:
- - 845a23bf-bed9-e43c-4c86-6fa474be7ae5
items:
type: string
type: array
utils_send_ble_beacon_macs:
description: AP MAC addresses of devices that should transmit the BLE beacon
examples:
- - 5c5b35584a6f
- 5c5b350ea3b3
items:
type: string
type: array
response_http429:
additionalProperties: false
description: Standard HTTP 429 rate limit error response
properties:
detail:
description: Human-readable explanation of the rate limit error
examples:
- Too Many Request. The API Token used for the request reached the 5000 API Calls per hour threshold
type: string
type: object
response_http401:
additionalProperties: false
description: Standard HTTP 401 authentication error response
properties:
detail:
description: Human-readable explanation of the authentication error
examples:
- Authentication credentials were not provided.
type: string
type: object
response_http403:
additionalProperties: false
description: Standard HTTP 403 permission error response
properties:
detail:
description: Human-readable explanation of the permission error
examples:
- You do not have permission to perform this action.
type: string
type: object
response_http400:
additionalProperties: false
description: Standard HTTP 400 bad request error response
properties:
detail:
description: Human-readable explanation of the bad request error
examples:
- 'JSON parse error - Expecting value: line 5 column 8 (char 56)'
type: string
type: object
response_http404:
additionalProperties: false
description: Standard HTTP 404 not found error response
properties:
id:
description: Missing resource identifier, when the API includes one
type: string
type: object
utils_send_ble_beacon:
description: Request to transmit an arbitrary BLE beacon frame from selected APs
properties:
beacon_frame:
description: Raw BLE beacon frame payload to transmit
examples:
- 68b329da9893e34099c7d8ad5cb9c940
type: string
beacon_freq:
description: Transmission interval for the arbitrary BLE beacon frame
examples:
- 100
type: integer
duration:
description: Number of seconds to continue sending the BLE beacon frame
examples:
- 10
maximum: 60
minimum: 1
type: integer
macs:
$ref: '#/components/schemas/utils_send_ble_beacon_macs'
description: AP MAC addresses of devices that should transmit the BLE beacon
map_ids:
$ref: '#/components/schemas/utils_send_ble_beacon_map_ids'
description: Identifiers of maps whose APs should transmit the BLE beacon
type: object
responses:
OK:
description: OK
HTTP400:
content:
application/json:
examples:
Example:
$ref: '#/components/examples/HTTP400Example'
schema:
$ref: '#/components/schemas/response_http400'
application/vnd.api+json:
examples:
Example:
$ref: '#/components/examples/HTTP400Example'
schema:
$ref: '#/components/schemas/response_http400'
description: Bad Syntax
HTTP403:
content:
application/json:
examples:
Example:
$ref: '#/components/examples/HTTP403Example'
schema:
$ref: '#/components/schemas/response_http403'
application/vnd.api+json:
examples:
Example:
$ref: '#/components/examples/HTTP403Example'
schema:
$ref: '#/components/schemas/response_http403'
description: Permission Denied
HTTP404:
content:
application/json:
schema:
$ref: '#/components/schemas/response_http404'
application/vnd.api+json:
schema:
$ref: '#/components/schemas/response_http404'
description: Not found. The API endpoint doesn’t exist or resource doesn’ t exist
HTTP429:
content:
application/json:
examples:
Example:
$ref: '#/components/examples/HTTP429Example'
schema:
$ref: '#/components/schemas/response_http429'
application/vnd.api+json:
examples:
Example:
$ref: '#/components/examples/HTTP429Example'
schema:
$ref: '#/components/schemas/response_http429'
description: Too Many Request. The API Token used for the request reached the 5000 API Calls per hour threshold
HTTP401:
content:
application/json:
examples:
Example:
$ref: '#/components/examples/HTTP401Example'
schema:
$ref: '#/components/schemas/response_http401'
application/vnd.api+json:
examples:
Example:
$ref: '#/components/examples/HTTP401Example'
schema:
$ref: '#/components/schemas/response_http401'
description: Unauthorized
examples:
HTTP403Example:
value:
detail: You do not have permission to perform this action.
HTTP400Example:
value:
detail: 'JSON parse error - Expecting value: line 5 column 8 (char 56)'
HTTP429Example:
value:
detail: Too Many Request. The API Token used for the request reached the 5000 API Calls per hour threshold
HTTP401Example:
value:
detail: Authentication credentials were not provided.
parameters:
site_id:
in: path
name: site_id
required: true
schema:
examples:
- 000000ab-00ab-00ab-00ab-0000000000ab
format: uuid
type: string
securitySchemes:
apiToken:
description: "Preferred authentication method for automation and integrations. Send the API token in the HTTP `Authorization` header.\n\n**Format**:\n `Authorization: Token {apitoken}`\n\n**Notes**:\n* An API token generated for a specific admin has the same privileges as that admin\n* An API token is automatically removed if it is not used for more than 90 days\n* SSO admins cannot generate admin API tokens. Use organization API tokens when scoped Org/Site privileges are needed."
in: header
name: Authorization
type: apiKey
csrfToken:
description: 'Session-based authentication for browser or login/password flows. After a successful [Login](/#operations/login) request, Mist returns a `csrftoken` cookie. Send that value in the `X-CSRFToken` header on later API requests that use the login session.
**Format**:
```
X-CSRFToken: vwvBuq9qkqaKh7lu8tNc0gkvBfEaLAmx
```
For automation, API Token authentication is preferred.'
in: header
name: X-CSRFToken
type: apiKey