Recommended modem/router for multiple iChat

Hi all,
I have several Macs on a small LAN accessing the internet using ADSL.
I am looking for a combined router/ADSL modem which has been proven to be compatible with such a configuration, knowing that all Macs should have the possibility to use iChat. That means, also, that I don't want to have to play with messy port forwarding or triggering
Alternatively, I would be happy to hear about other solutions that worked.
Thanks in advance.

Say you want to upgrade your router in a year, you still have the modem... or say you move or something and switch provider, get cable or whatever else... you still have a router... If one breaks you still have the other, with the combo, you got to change both... Just my opinion, I am sure they have the same features too
I have this http://www.dlink.com/products/?pid=530 and I have been very happy with it, all my macs can get on ichat at anytime, back to my mac works fine etc...

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