No Internet Connection Before Login Apps Launch

I have exhausted every known procedure to try and get an internet connection before my login items (Mail App & iChat) launch.
I didn't have this problem with my G5 w/Mac OSX 10.4.8. At startup I could watch the blue screen and startup progress bar. During the process I got an "Establishing Network Connection" message (or something similar) and then the computer would continue to boot. Mail and iChat would launch and my mail would be retrieved and I chat would become available.
On the Pro Mac I get no notification at all on what's happening. It boots normally, Mail and iChat startup and I get a dialog box that says I'm not connected to the internet.
Within a few seconds I can hit the 'get mail' icon and mail is then retrieved, I also have to select a "Available" from iChat to log on.
The problem is that the internet connection is not recognized until the boot process is completed.
Side note: At startup I get the gray screen with the Apple logo for about fifteen seconds, the screen flashes to blue and for a fraction of a second a dialog box pops-up and says "Starting Mac OS X" before my desktop appears with all my login items open. On my G5 it use to say "establishing network connection" or something similar.
I suspect this has something to do with my problem.
System Info:
Mac OSX 10.4.8
Machine Name: Mac Pro
Machine Model: MacPro1,1
Processor Name: Dual-Core Intel Xeon
Processor Speed: 2.66 GHz
Number Of Processors: 2
Total Number Of Cores: 4
L2 Cache (per processor): 4 MB
Memory: 2 GB
Bus Speed: 1.33 GHz
Boot ROM Version: MP11.005C.B04
SMC Version: 1.7f8
Network Configuration:
Location: Automatic
Network Port Configuration: Checked only Built-in Ethernet 1 - currently active and at the top of the list.
Built-In Ethernet:
TCP-IP Using DHCP. IP Address, Subnet Mask and Router all connected.
I have IPv6 Address turned off. Problem persists regardless of whether this is on or off.
I have a valid ethernet ID and is configured automatically.
I have not modified any other setting.
My cable modem is connected directly to the ethernet port. It's the same modem I used with the G5.
I have discussed this with Apple's Tech Support on two occasions and they couldn't come up with a solution.
Before I call for an appointment with my local Mac Store for a diagnostic test, I would like to hear from anyone who has had a similar problem or can provide a solution.
Thanks
Don Jusiak

Here's a theory: the Mac Pro starts up much faster than an older computer and therefore applications and system are loaded before the network has finished initializing. So perhaps that is all there is to it?
I'm not at home right now (and therefore no access to my Mac Pro) but I will add some network-aware programs to my login and see what happens and report back.
The suggestion to turn off automatic login is probably a good one as this will give the system more time to get the network up before apps launch.
Alternatively, there is a program called "Lingon" that you can use to re-order the system startup items. This might be useful in changing the priority of the network/dhcp status. Again, I will look in to it at home and report back.

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