The item in the menu "Application Rules" looks like a possible name for Port Triggering (A way of allowing Multiple computers use the same ports)
However it does not seem to be listed in the Port Forward Triggering guide list
http://www.portforward.com/english/routers/port_triggering/routerindex.htm
Yes, I use UPnP and NAT-PMP without diddling with any ports, forwarding, or otherwise. It's the greatest thing since sliced bread. Before, I would have to fool around with port forwarding, and it was a pain to get right sometimes.
I personally use two AEBS "N" class base stations, at home, and a couple of Netgears at another location. At the College/work I use Cisco and Extreme network equipment - that's a different kettle of fish.
I have never had much in the way of consistent luck with D-Link, Linksys, the 2 Wire stuff, or Siemens equipment, for the home - using iChat or WiFi functions. The afore mention brands have been just to inconsistent, and unreliable for my tastes. I've tried to set them up for people in my organization and wound up putting them with an Apple, or Netgear device. At this time, these are the best ones that I have found for the home.
I use iChat at work and at home on a daily basis and have no trouble using it.
That dlink link you give seems out of date, since Apple actually lists other D-Link routers (namely the DGL-4100 and DGL-4300) as being compatible with "Back to My Mac":
The only reason I changed was because my current ISP sends out a Sagem Modem that routes but hard codes the ISP login details so you can not access them.
The DG834G did UPnP by default and the only thing I Changed apart from that was to Disable the DOS firewall and allow it to Respond to Internet Pings
(iChat can send Too Much Data Too Fast and some DOS and SPI features will cut the connection thinking it is an Attack from the internet when you and your Buddy have fast connections).
I know that Defcom who also posts here regularly uses a DG834N
Personally I would not buy a D-Link to use with iChat.
1) There does seem to be an issue with their version of UPnP. Their site specifically refers to the Windows Implementation.
2) I have a sense from the posts here that they take work to set them up for Port Forwarding. (not sure if this is because they don't link the firewall and the Settings as some devices do. i.e. you have to set both places)
3) I also have a sense from these discussions of shortness in length of use.
They seems to only last a couple of years.
1. Their site refers to Windows because like most router manufacturers, they don't really support Macs.
2. It's not uncommon for third-party routers to require configuration for port-forwarding. I did it for my SMC and it works just fine.
3. I'm not sure what your point is. I think that many routers tend to kick the bucket after a few years. The AEBS hasn't been around for long enough to judge.
Nope, not joking, Netgear 624 is one of them, and I don't remember the number right off hand on the others, but they are a bit up from the 624. The latest D-Link was about 3 months ago, not a pleasant experience, but I'm sure the newest ones have improved a bit since then.
The AEBSs that I have are the newest ones, and Jumbo frame support is back, although I don't use gigabit ethernet around here or at home except for uplinks between switches.
It only comes into play on the local network, only if you have huge files to transfer between your computers all the time, or maybe with some of the games out there, and has little to do with the internet, it won't help you surf or email any faster, unless you have a full duplex gigabit internet connection. Not many do, companies, schools, or otherwise.
No, I have not found any fault with Netgear stuff, but I have with many others, including the D-Link models that I have had the misfortune to work with. Maybe I'll get a stand out model someday, but I haven't yet.
It would be helpful to know whether you have specifici experience with some of the more recent and highly-rated (by both reviewers and customers) D-Link routers: DGL-4100, DGL-4300, DIR-655, DGL-4500.
