PB G4 17 doesn't automatically join AirPort network

When I log out my user account or shut down the computer, once I fire it up again I have to manually select the AirPort symbol at the top of the screen (which is now grayed out) and select my household Air Port network. Once I do all is well until the next time I log out or shut down. Normal sleep and screensaver activity don't affect this, only shutdown or user log out.
It didn't used to do this. It started suddenly a few months ago, and I thought the upgrade to Tiger would fix it, but it hasn't.
What gives, and how do I fix it?
Thanks in advance.
RWW

Robert, you can try adjusting the Network settings to join automatically.
Open System Preferences. Open Network Settings. You should see Network Status by default. Click the bar stating Network Status and choose AirPort. Make the AirPort Tab is highlighted.
You'll now see your AirPort ID number and a line below it saying
By default, join: and a pop up bar.
Via the pop up bar, make sure you have identified your Network correctly under Preferred networks or even better choose Automatic. Also, choose the Options button at the lower left and make sure the settings are correct for your setup. You should click to select Enable interference robustness this will help with the overall connection too.
Good luck.
PB G4 17 / PB G3 (Pismo) / Beige G3 MT Mac OS X (10.4.3) PB G4-1.5Gig RAM / PB G3-1Gig RAM / G3 MT-762Meg RAM

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