Wireless ADSL/ADSL2/2+ Modem Router - which one?

I've been a dedicated Mac man for many years, and my trusty old white dome shaped Airport sits on my shelf next to my Netgear DG814 ADSL modem - gathering dust . . . but alas it's time to turn off those flashing green lights for good very soon now - technology has finally passed them by . . . I need more speed!
So I'm looking for a new Wireless ADSL/ADSL2/2+ Modem Router.
Knowing very well that the world revolves around Microsoft, I'd be grateful for some input into which of these new techno-products available on the menagerie of computer sites (few mac specific one's though), actually work with OSX 10.6.2 and the newer Intel iMacs without too many problems?
I've been doing a bit of roaming around the web tonight, and saw this beauty, only to have it knocked back by several other forum posts:
http://www.dlink.co.nz/Products.aspx?Sec=3&Sub1=18&Sub2=81&PID=294
Any comments, suggestions, or even passing of the time of day . . . . greatly appreciated!
Which one will do the job?
I have:
A small network with 4 macs connected (all wireless). . . and of course, everyone needs access to the 2 USB printers, and the internet (via the built-in Firewall in the ADSL Modem).
Looking forward to your feedback and recommendations!
Thankyou!
(Have a good 'un!)

Robert,
Thanks for the great link, the Draytek is not one I've come across before, hence my reason for making the post in the first place. I've been a bit out of the loop for the last few years, and I know ony too well how fast things move. So it's great to get some recommendations from others, to see what's currently available!
It certainly has a fantastic spec, much more than I currently need, but I'm looking for future proofing, so this would be ideal! Any idea if there would be any issues using this in New Zealand? I bought all my current gear out from the UK about 6 years ago, plugged in and it all worked flawlessly, so I'm hoping if I purchased one of these, & had it shipped out, I'd have the same uneventful experience?
Thanks for taking the time to post!
Have a great day!
Steve

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