# radius algorithm

#### Syntax

radius algorithm { direct | round-robin }

no radius algorithm

#### Release Information

Command introduced before JunosE Release 7.1.0.

#### Description

Specifies the algorithm that the RADIUS client uses to contact the RADIUS server. The no version restores the default value, direct.

#### Options

- direct—Contacts the first AAA server on the list for each user, the second AAA server if the first one fails, and so on
- round-robin—Contacts the first AAA server for the first user, the second AAA server for the second user, and so on

#### Mode

Global Configuration