Why can't my MB Air's Airport Utility find my Airport Express?

So I just got a Macbook Air for college and an Airport Express so I could have a secure connection to the internet, but after trying to set it up in my dorm, Airport Utility can't find it. I plugged in the Ethernet cable that is hooked up to the wall's Ethernet outlet in the WAN port and then I plugged the Airport's power cord into the power outlet and it's light turned solid green and it was ready to go. Then I go on my Mac and open Airport Utility and it tells me that no configured Airport base stations have been found, but it will continue searching. The Wi-fi on my computer is turned on, the Airport is in good range and is not anywhere near a radio or microwave or metal, and my college does not prohibit personal routers, there are tons already on my floor. How do I fix this? Class starts soon
If this is any help, I have Airport Utility version 6.3.1 and an Airport Express 802.11n wi-fi

In order for the AirPort Utility to find the AirPort Express it must be connected to either the Express' wireless network or to its LAN port. By default, the Express will broadcast an unsecured wireless network with a Network Name of something like: Apple Network NNNNNN. Can your MacBook Air see this network?

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