New m451dw LaserJet IMPOSSIBLE to Connect to Campus Wireless Network!!!

I just installed a new LaserJet Pro 400 (m451DW) in my office on campus. I bought this printer specifically because of its wireless printing capability and I cannot get it to connect to the campus wireless network. Our network on the University of WI requires a NetID (personal ID) and password. The HP utility finds the wireless network but only has a field to enter the password for the wireless network, but not my NetID. So naturally, connection is going to fail. So, not only can I NOT connect to the wireless campus network, I can't use Apple AirPrint for my iPhone or iPad. I've searched all over this and HP's site for a solution and have found nothing. And, it's not like it's possible to call HP for support. Does anyone have anything I can try or a resource to refer to?

First you do realize that if you do connect your printer to your campus WiFi you now have everyone that can print to it. All they have to do is search for printers, install the drivers and print away on your paper. You need to isolate this printer.
You can by following here.
Connect wireless printer anywhere, convert from wired, bypass failed radio, add WPA2 security.
http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Printer-Networking-and-Wireless/Connect-your-wireless-printer-when-away...
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One thing to try is to change your encryption to WPA ONLY.
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I see that there are many questions on this theme that I have read.
i am still confused and have tried many of the solutions as I am unable to connect my printer to a wireless network and therefore not connect it with my mac running the latest os.
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- Source
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