WRTSL54GS USB drive access issues

Hi,
I have a Linksys WRTSL54GS (FW 2.06.0) for a bout a 2 years and have never used the USB port until now. I have WD 640GB (FAT32) BookShelf and I can't seem the access the drive through using shared feature.
1) Can't access the shared with any user id other than guest. I've created users but can't long in from my vista computer or laptop with any created user or admin ID. Can access drive with the user ID guest only.
2) Can't see shared directories or files.
3) Can't write to shared directories.
I've been trying to solve this problem for days with no luck.
Anybody have any idea what could be the problem?
I even tried using USB jump drives and still same problme. I've convinced it's the linksys WRTSL54GS. The feature I bought it for doesn't worked and I should have tried it when I first brought it.
thanks.

Anywone again? I hate to have to buy another router. I don't think I would bother with linksys if I have spend money on another router.

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