A method is provided to produce fine diameter glass fibers with fewer defects through a combination of lower attenuating gas velocities and the use of spinners having more and smaller holes. The neighboring communications devices in the cooperative operation forward the information to the communications node. Furthermore, the process provides for the formation of a regulation layer having a first etching speed associated therewith, which is distinguished from the etching speeds of the cladding layers. This device allows the installer to attach the fence to the posts without loosing tension and having to re-stretch the fence before permanently attaching it.