Connecting USB devices with USB hosts over distinct network data plane connections, including the following steps: USB hosts are connected with respective USB host adaptors according to USB specification timings. The invention includes a first connector defining a first lumen and a second connector defining a second lumen. A thread guard is located between the hub and the yoke leg. The conductive body is disposed over and corresponding to the sensing electrode layer and the stack layer. The method also includes depositing a layer over the liner.