Mount USB Ext drive that is connected to Airport Ext base sta via usb hub

My Lacie drive disappeared from the desktop after downloading a recent Mac software update. It is connected to my compter wirelessly via a usb hub connected to AirportExtreme Base Station. The only way to get it back on the desk top is to connect it directly to either th Airport base station or the laptop without going through the hub. I've tried different hubs and none works. However, all of the support the printer wirelessly. Is there another usb drive out there that works? I'm ready to dump the Lacie.
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Make sure your lacie firmware is up to date as well....I dont know which drive you have but you can visit http://www.lacie.com/us/support/drivers/index.htm?id=10007 to see what the latest firmware downloads are for your drive. I have an Ethernet Disk mini v2 (Gigabit) and firmware update solved access issues.

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