Back to My Mac: Supported router devices
Symptoms
Back to My Mac is a Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard feature that makes it easy to automatically connect to your other computers over the Internet. It requires the use of either an AirPort base station with NAT-PMP (NAT Port Mapping Protocol) enabled, or a third-party Internet router with UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) technology.
For more information about setting up Back to My Mac, see this article.
Note: For best compatibility with Back to My Mac you should:
- Update to Mac OS X 10.5.6 or later. You can use Software Update to download and install available updates.
- If you use a third-party router, install the latest firmware available for your third-party router (check the manufacturer's website for instructions).
AirPort products that work with Back to My Mac
- AirPort Express
- AirPort Extreme Base Station (all models)
- Time Capsule (all models)
For more information about using Apple products and Back to My Mac, see this article. To learn about using NAT-PMP, see this article.
Note: AirPort Extreme (802.11n) and Time Capsules with AirPort firmware 7.4, or later, allow for Back to My Mac access to some certain USB devices connected to the base station / Time Capsule. For more information, see article HT3486.
AirPort products that do not support Back to My Mac
- AirPort Base Station (Graphite)
- AirPort Base Station (Dual Ethernet)
Products Affected
AirPort Extreme Base Station, AirPort Express Base Station, Mac OS X 10.5, Time Capsule, Back to My Mac, MobileMe, Time Capsule (Early 2009), AirPort Extreme (Early 2009)
Resolution
Third-party router devices that work with Back to My Mac (as of 05-Feb-2009) *
| Manufacturer and model | Router firmware version tested |
| ActionTec MI424-WR | 4.0.16.1.56.0.10.7 |
| Ativa AWGR54 Wireless G v01 | 9.01.10 |
| Belkin F5D7230-4 WIRELESS G ROUTER, v. 7000 | 9.01.10 |
| Belkin F5D8231-4 v1000 | 1.01.55 |
| Belkin F5D8233-4 v3 | 3.01.17 |
| Buffalo WHR-G54S | 1.40 |
| D-Link DI-524 HIGH SPEED 2.4GHz 802.11G WIRELESS ROUTER, rev A | 1.23 |
| D-Link DI-624 HIGH SPEED 2.4GHz 802.11G WIRELESS ROUTER, rev C | 2.76 |
| D-Link DI-604, v. E1 | 3.53 |
| D-Link DI-804HV vB1 | 1.41 |
| D-Link DIR-625 vC1 | 3.02 |
| D-Link DIR-628 vA2 | 1.10 |
| D-Link DIR-655 vA2 | 1.11 |
| D-Link DI-614+ v. A2 | 2.34 |
| D-Link DGL-4100, v. A3 | 1.7 |
| D-Link DGL-4300, v. A4 | 1.7 |
| D-Link DWL-G730AP WIRELESS G POCKET ROUTER, v. B (with NAT enabled) | 2.00 |
| D-Link EBR-2310 vB1 | 2.01 |
| D-Link WBR-1310 WIRELESS G ROUTER, v. B | 2.01 |
| D-Link WBR-2310 WIRELESS G ROUTER, v. A | 1.04 |
| D-Link WBR-1310 v. B1 | 2.02 |
| D-Link WBR-2310 v. A1 | 1.02 |
| Hawking Technology HWRGM1A rev A | 1.41 |
| Linksys BEFSR41 v2 | 1.46.02 |
| Linksys BEFSX41 | 1.50.18 |
| Linksys WAG300N | 1.01.06 |
| Linksys WCG200, v2.1 | 2.0.3.5 |
| Linksys WRT110 | 1.0.04 |
| Linksys WRT310N | 1.00.4 |
| Linksys WRT54GL | 4.30.12 |
| Linksys WRT610N v1 | 1.00.00 B18 |
| Linksys WRVS4400N Wireless-N Gigabit Router v1.1 | 1.1.03 |
| Linksys WRT54GS v7 | 7.50.2 |
| Linksys WGA54G, v2.1 | 1.16 |
| Linksys WRT54G WIRELESS G BROADBAND ROUTER, v3 | 4.21.1 |
| Linksys WRT300N WIRELESS N BROADBAND ROUTER, v1.1 | 1.51.2 |
| Linksys WRT54GX4 (with SRX400) | 1.00.20 |
| Linksys WRT54GX2 ver 2 (with SRX200) | 1.00.08 |
| Microsoft MN-500, v. 0004 | 2.01.02.0590 |
| Microsoft MN-700, v. 0004 | 2.01.02.0590 |
| Netgear DG834G | 5.03.08 |
| Netgear RP614 v7 | 1.0.5_04.23 |
| Netgear WGT624 v4 | 2.0.13_2.0.14NA |
| Netgear WNR834B v2 | 2.1.13_2.1.13NA |
| Netgear WNR3500 v1 | 1.0.29_8.0.29NA |
| Netgear WGR614 WIRELESS G ROUTER, v8 | 1.1.1 |
| Netgear WGT634NA | 1.4.1.13 |
| Netgear WGU624 DOUBLE 108 MBPS WIRELESS FIREWALL ROUTER | 2.0.1.1 |
| Netgear WPN824 | 1.0.19_1.0.1NA |
| Netgear WPN824 RANGEMAX WIRELESS ROUTER, v2 | 2.0.10_1.2.17NA |
| SMC Barricade SMC7004ABR | 1.42.012 |
| Trendnet TEW-432BRP v.C1.1R | 2.00.0012 |
| TrendNet TEW-633GR | 1.0.4.4 |
| Zyxel P-330W | 1.8 |
| Zyxel X-550 | 1.6 |
Note: Some routers (including integrated, "all-in-one" models which also include a DSL or cable modem) may support NAT-PMP or UPnP technology, but it might not be enabled by default. if you aren't sure if your third-party router device supports NAT-PMP or UPnP, you can review the documentation that came with it, or contact the manufacturer. If NAT-PMP or UPnP technology has been enabled on your router device and you can reach MobileMe services, yet are unable to use Back to My Mac, check to see if a firmware update is available for your router device.
Can connect to other computers but others can't connect to yours?
Make sure that you're not using a "double NAT" network configuration--where more than one router is providing NAT (Network Address Translation) between your Mac and the Internet. While this may not affect the ability of your computer to contact others via Back to My Mac, it may prevent other computers from discovering or connecting to your computer.
Additional Information
*Disclaimer: This information reflects many of the third-party router devices we have inspected for use with Back to My Mac. We have attempted to ensure this list is accurate as of its noted date, however it is subject to change at any time. Due to the wide range of devices that may vary widely in their capabilities, the many different ways manufacturers implement and may change implementations of their devices, and the complexity and uniqueness of any given networking environment--you should use this information only as a general guide. The accuracy of this information is not guaranteed by Apple; and users of this list must assume responsibility for purchase decisions.
Important: Information about products not manufactured by Apple is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute Apple’s recommendation or endorsement. Please contact the vendor for additional information.