Add a Smart Polling plan that does not require credentials

Create a Smart Polling plan for targets that do not require credentials. Define the query, configure the schedule, and set the scope to complete the setup.

About this task

Use this process to create a Smart Polling plan for devices or systems that do not require authentication. This method enables the platform to collect data from non-credentialed targets using a query-based selection. You can configure the schedule and scope of the plan to suit your operational needs.

Procedure

  1. In the top navigation bar, select > Smart Polling.
    The Smart Polling page opens.
  2. If the welcome page shows, select Go to the Smart Polling page.
  3. On the Smart Polling page, select the icon.
    Smart Polling page showing the add button
    The Choose the Strategy page opens.
  4. Optional: To find the correct strategy, enter text in the Filter strategies field.
    Strategy selection page
  5. In the top right corner of the relevant strategy, select the radio button.
    Moxa strategy selection for Smart Polling plan without credentials
  6. Select Next.
    Either the Parameters page or the Target page will show.
  7. Optional: If the Parameters page shows, enter the necessary details.
    Note:
    Smart Polling proposes a safe default for each of these parameters. Unless you have specific requirements, we recommend that you use these parameters.
  8. Select Next.
    The Target page will show.
  9. In the Target nodes with a query section, enter a query.
    For example, nodes | where ip in_subnet? "192.168.45.0/24"

    The target page that shows a query entry

  10. Select Test query.
    If successful a Success indicator and the amount of nodes found will show and the Next button will be enabled.
  11. Select Next.
    The Scheduling page will show.
  12. On the Scheduling page:
    Important:
    Nozomi Networks Operating System (N2OS) versions v25.3.0 and later support both of the options below. N2OS versions up to and including v25.2.0 only support the Interval based option.
    • For N2OS v25.3.0 and higher, select Recurrence based
    • For N2OS v25.2.0 and lower, select Interval based
  13. Configure the schedule:
    • If you chose Recurrence based, set the frequency and the time
    • If you chose Interval based, set the interval
  14. Select Next.
    The Finish page will show.
  15. Optional: In the Plan name field, edit the name of the plan.
  16. Optional: Expand the Scopes section and select Add Scope.
  17. Select an option:
    • Tag
    • Site
    • Sensor
    A dialog shows.
  18. Select one tag, site, or sensor.
    The option will depend on what you selected in the previous step.
  19. Select Confirm.
  20. Select Done.

Results

The Smart Polling plan has been added.