How to connect usb disk

Using airport utilithy 6.1, i've enabled file sharing and added a disk password.  all looks good, but i don't see the disk in finder.  Any ideas folks?

Checkpoints:
The disk should be formatted in Mac OS Extended (Journaled)
If the disk is formatted correctly, a number of users....me included...are reporting that they must use a powered USB hub with the AirPort Extreme to compensate for the borderline power at the USB port of the AirPort Extreme....even if the hard drive has its own separate power supply
If the drive is formatted correctly and has sufficient power, the AirPort Extreme icon will appear under the SHARED heading in the Finder
Click on the AirPort Extreme icon and a folder representing the hard drive will appear in the window to the right
Double click the folder to mount the drive on the desktop.
Note.....you may need to click "Connect As" the first time that you do this and enter the disk password to connect.

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