NAS drive-does it matter how connected to network?

I have a La Cie NAS drive connected via ethernet to my Speedtouch modem. The modem is connected by ethernet to Airport Extreme BS. There are 3 desktops and two laptops on the network. Does it make any difference if I were to connect the network drive to the WAN port of the Airport BS?

Not positive, but don't think the WAN port will work... isn't that where your Modem is plugged into?

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