Note: this question is distinct from "How to disable automatically connecting to WiFi?", as I do not wish to disable automatic WiFi connection in general.
Problem: The Ubuntu WiFi module connects automatically in priority with WiFi networks without a password, even if there is a already known password-protected WiFi network nearby. Worse, most of the times these "unprotected" networks are in fact hotspots that require authentification from the browser.
Example: I am at home, and most of the times my Ubuntu laptop will connect by itself to a nearby hotspot instead of choosing my local ADSL box (password-protected, with a password that is already known by the computer). I then have to select my own WiFi network manually.
Is there a way to disable automatic connection to /all/ hotspots ?
Best Answer
You can stop Ubuntu from automatically connecting to Wifi connections without deleting the connection entry itself.
Go to:
network-indicator> Edit Connections > WirelessSelect the entry that you do not want automatically connecting. Once selected/highlighted, click on the "Edit" button on the right side of the window. At the top of the window that opens, you will see an option to disable "Connect automatically".