Older Mac, New Nano Compatible?

Hi!
I have an eMac, with USB1.1 ports, and also FW400. I have a OWC external hard drive with FW400, 800, and also USB2.0 ports. The USB2.0 is the very small connection, like on a camera. The external is connected via the FW to the eMac.
My daughter wants a Nano for her birthday, but I need to know if this configuration will work. We tried a new iPod Touch on this computer this past winter, but it never mounted.
What I was thinking of doing is using the USB2.0 to attach to an iPod dock, daisy-chaining the iPod through the external HD. I asked at OWC if this would work, and the gentleman was skeptical. I have a cable that ought to work, as long as the dock can receive it. A similar cable to what I have is pictured at http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Other%20World%20Computing/USB2ELITE/
Does this sound like it will work, or is there a better solution? A new computer is not an option, now, sadly, as I have a daughter going to start college in the fall.
Thank you!
Linda

What I was thinking of doing is using the USB2.0 to attach to an iPod dock, daisy-chaining the iPod through the external HD.
That won't work. Devices which contain both USB and FireWire ports don't provide any crossover between the technologies unless that ability is specifically noted.
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