A vacuum cleaner nozzle is connectable to a vacuum cleaner via a connection hose to form an airflow passage of a vacuum cleaner set. The method includes configuring an IMD and an external device to communicate with one another through a protocol that utilizes a dedicated advertisement channel. In embodiments, linear bands or islands of fastener elements are themselves inextensible in the direction of their extent and comprise multiple rows of fastener elements. The collar is crimped or swaged to the cable and is securely engaged with the first, second and third segments of the cable.