[ns] how to assign level number?

Hye all, I would like to know how to assign a level number for nodes in hierarchical structure? For example, root node assign itself a level 0 and broadcast a packet. When the neighbours receive this packet, they assign themselves level 1. Can you help me. Thank you.

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