Connect to Server Login Item

On my dual 2GHz Powermac, I set mine up by connecting to the server via AFP. Once connected, I drag the server from the desktop to the Login Items window. Has worked perfectly for me for about six months.
Now I'm setting up a new dual core 2GHz Powermac for a co-worker... Used the same procedure but get an error dialog saying "Connection failed...The server may not exist or it is not operational at this time. Check the server name or IP address and try again." It's almost like the it's trying to connect before all the protocols are turned on. This only happens when I first start up the computer. If I start up, then log out and log back in to the account, it connects automatically just fine.
Can anyone enlighten me on my problem?
Powermac Dual Core G5 2.0 Mac OS X (10.4.3)

Thanks Kevin.
Appletalk is active and I did connect to the server using the method you described. The problem persisted. For a quick fix, I just turned off automatic login and gave her a blank user password. So when the login screen comes up, all she has to do is click once on her name. This seems to offset the timing just enough to allow the Connect to Server login item to work correctly.
This new computer must just be too fast for its own good!

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