Network controlled repeater configuration

A base station for wireless communication, comprising:

• at least one memory;
• and
• at least one processor coupled with the at least one memory and configured to cause the base station to:
• transmit, to a repeater, a first configuration of common control search space;
• and
• transmit, to the repeater, a second configuration of control search space for control information, the first configuration of the common control search space indicating to the repeater where to locate the second configuration of the control search space and decode the control information from the second configuration of the control search space as repeater downlink control information (DCI) usable to control a link between the base station and a user equipment.

A method at a repeater node, the method comprising:

• receiving a first configuration of common control search space;
• receiving a second configuration of control search space for control information, the first configuration of the common control search space indicating where to locate the second configuration of the control search space;
• decoding the control information from the second configuration of the control search space as repeater downlink control information (DCI);
• and
• applying the control information on a link between a base station and a user equipment.

A processor for wireless communication, comprising:

• at least one controller coupled with at least one memory and configured to cause the processor to:
• receive a first configuration of common control search space;
• receive a second configuration of control search space for control information, the first configuration of the common control search space indicating where to locate the second configuration of the control search space;
• decode the control information from the second configuration of the control search space as repeater downlink control information (DCI);
• and
• apply the control information on a link between a base station and a user equipment.