disable network manager auto connect feature

[brazen]

everytime is turn on my system, network manager automatically connects to previous APs. I don't want this to happen. How can I disable network manager auto connect?

I am currently just running

 service network-manager stop

when i am using ethernet connections or tethering from my phone so i do not connect with APs.

thanks all for any and all help!

[makospityputy]

look around here
/etc/NetworkManager/system-connections

[mmusket33]

Go into the network manager drop-down menu and uncheck connect automatically for each connection point in your list. Or let network manager use the device to connect to a connection point like a AP. Once connected disconnect it and that device will not attempt to connect again automatically.