NAS on Airport Express

Hi all
I am trying to attach a MyXerve MX3600 NAS to my wireless network with no success. I am using an ethernet 4 port hub to attach the drive, airport express to the modem as the Airport express only has 1 ethernet port. My question is am i trying to achieve too much from the airport express? From my limited knowledge, it appears that the drive is not getting an internet connection.
Any help much appreciated.
Steve

+"My question is am i trying to achieve too much from the airport express?"+
Your network should look like this:
Modem > AirPort Express > Wireless Clients
In other words, the AirPort Express must connect directly to the modem. You won't be able to use the ethernet switch in this configuration since it must be positioned after the router, not before it.
If the NAS connects via ethernet, you will need to purchase a wireless router with 3-4 ethernet LAN ports, like an AirPort Extreme or similar product.
Can your NAS attach to a network using wireless only? If so, you could configure it to join the network created by your AirPort Express.

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