QoS mapping configuration of an integrated access and backhaul network node

An apparatus for wireless communication at a first network node, comprising:

• memory;
• and
• at least one processor coupled to the memory and configured to:
• receive quality of service (QOS) mapping information from a third network node, wherein the QoS mapping information indicates for the first network node to configure an Internet protocol (IP) header for a packet for transmission based on a traffic type;
• generate the packet associated with the traffic type and including an IP header, the IP header being configured based on the QOS mapping information;
• and
• transmit the packet for routing to a second network node.

A method of wireless communication of a first network node, comprising:

• receiving quality of service (QOS) mapping information from a third network node, wherein the QoS mapping information indicates for the first network node to configure an Internet protocol (IP) header for a packet for transmission based on a traffic type;
• generating the packet associated with the traffic type and including an IP header, the IP header being configured based on the QoS mapping information;
• and
• transmitting the packet for routing to a second network node.