Airport Express with LaCie Ethernet Hard Drive

I have an existing airport express that currently is serving me just fine for wireless internet access (for mac mini, two pc laptops), print sharing and itunes.
I recently purchased LaCie's Ethernet hard drive. I am not able to use the usb port for to set the drive up - but was told buying D-Link Wireless G Router would do the trick and work in "tandem" with the AE. Anyone know how to figure this out? No problem using the AE for just print sharing and itunes - but does anyone know if this can be done? I would like to hook up the ethernet drive and possibly a Tivo but am limited w/ the Airport Express. At the same time, I don't want to replace the benefits of having the AE and do not need it to necessarily extend my network either.....

Well...I did just that - bought a D-Link 4-port router and hooked everything up. I disabled the AE router and have not been able to find the drive at all on any of my wireless connections. However, when I hooked up an ethernet cable from my laptop (pc) directly to the new router - i was able to see drive and access the login dialog box.
After having to reset the AE - and reestablishing the wireless network and checking all connections - I still had no luck. My wireless internet connection was working just fine so it appears that this setup is close to working - but still no recognition of a ethernet drive. Any ideas? Thanks.

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Hi,
Thanks for the quick response...
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Regards
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