From January 8–10 and January 12–14, 2026, Universitas Brawijaya (UB) hosted a pilot edition of the APIE Advanced Camp at the Algoritma Auditorium, Faculty of Computer Science (FILKOM), in Malang, Indonesia.
Over six intensive days, the camp engaged participants in two rigorous, hands-on technical tracks designed to deepen operational skills and expand the APIE learning pathway — first through an intensive focus on BGP, followed by applied Wi-Fi network deployment.
Track 1: BGP and Core Internet Routing (January 8–10)
The first phase of the camp focused on Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), a core technology that underpins global Internet routing.
Participants explored:
- BGP fundamentals
- Complex iBGP and eBGP deployments
- Carrier-level troubleshooting scenarios
- Data Center routing configurations using Mininet-IPLab
Through structured practical labs, students configured and tested their own routing policies, working through realistic engineering challenges. The track concluded with group presentations, where teams presented and defended their BGP policy designs and architectural decisions.
By strengthening the BGP component in this Advanced Camp format, the program contributes to a more comprehensive APIE learning pathway — moving from conceptual understanding toward operational depth and policy-based reasoning.
Track 2: Wireless Engineering and Wi-Fi Deployment (January 12–14)
The second phase shifted focus from core routing to the wireless edge.
Participants conducted active wireless site surveys, analyzed RF environments, and deployed both standalone and controller-based Wi-Fi Access Points. The emphasis remained hands-on, with learners testing, adjusting, and troubleshooting configurations in real-world scenarios.
As with the BGP track, this phase concluded with group presentations in which teams explained and defended their wireless network design decisions.
Collaboration and Leadership
The pilot Advanced Camp reflects strong collaboration across institutions and teams.
We acknowledge:
- Prof. Achmad Husni Thamrin (Keio University) for advisory guidance
- Dr. Achmad Basuki for leading the program
- Dr. Kasyful Amron (Head of the ICN Lab) for technical coordination
- DTI UB for Wi-Fi hardware support
- ICN Lab Teaching Assistants for guiding participants throughout the lab sessions
Through this pilot in Malang, Universitas Brawijaya contributes to expanding advanced, practice-oriented Internet engineering education within the APIE and SOI Asia network — offering learners deeper specialization opportunities across routing and wireless technologies.
