Can see USB HD in AEBS Utility...

... but how do I access it to use files, etc?
AEBS, LaCie 160 gig HD

Hi!
I have a similar problem: I have an Airport Extreme (n), a new MBP 15" 2.4GHz and a rather old fashioned PC, running Win XP Pro SP2. The Windows machine is connected over Ethernet to the Airport Base.
I also cannot see the AirDisk with my Win-PC. I can access the Airport utility and make changes to the Base station, but I cannot access the hard drive.
Suggestions are very welcome!
Regards,
Schmitten
MacBook Pro 15.4", 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 4GB, iPod nano (blue), 17" PowerBook Mac OS X (10.4.10) LaCie Disk, Nikon D70s, Mighty Mouse, iSight

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Regards,
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