Connecting to Maxtor HD using PC and Airport Extreme

I am trying to connect to my Maxtor HD from my new PC using my new Airport Extreme. I have the internet and my printer working, but having trouble connecting to the HD. I have updated the Airport sofware, and it recognizes the HD, but I cannot get the computer to connect to it.
Any advice?

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Stewart Marshall wrote:
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