Auto LogIn Item - Seagate Central NAS

Hey there
Quick question if I may.
I have just set up a Seagate Central NAS for sharing files and streaming media around the house.
I have added the shared pubic folder in my auto log items so that I connect to the share automatically every time I boot up my mac.
As a consequence of this the finder window is opening at every login. Is there a way I can have the shared folder in my auto login items and not have the finder window open ?
Small thing but its annoying me
Any tips are greatly appreciated !
Cheers

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