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    The confusion between TOS and DSCP is because of history: the same bits in the IP packet changed role. Before: TOS after: DSCP. If you're configuring your local network etc to use TOS, consider using DSCP instead. Also despite the socket options described in ip(7) about IP_TOS, it appears you can use DSCP with it. Example: tools.ietf.org/id/… Commented Aug 15, 2021 at 20:33
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    You can even write ip dscp cs1 which means Class Selector 1 in DSCP's language and corresponds to 0x08. Use nft describe ip dscp to see the list. Commented Oct 3, 2021 at 13:58
  • Thanks! I was not aware of that feature. Commented Oct 13, 2021 at 12:50