Using Apple Airport Express in Uni ( 802.1x authentication)

Hi,
I am living in halls this upcoming term and i am taking my PS3, Iphone and laptop. All of these require the internet. So i have an Apple Airport express, when i plug it into the ethernet in my room how do i configure it to the 802.1x authentication that my university uses? as i cannot see any options in the admin utility that say 802.1x
i would appreciate any help

When i enable this option the RADIUS server information box appears, Does anyone know if when i plug the express into my Uni network will the unit automatically find all the RADIUS server settings or will i have to speak to IT and request them to input manually?
A RADIUS server is used to authenticate the user before allowing them access to the network. The AirPort Express Base Station (AX) will not automatically populate these fields and this would be something that your University's IT staff should be able to help you with ... if they allow this.

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