How do I stop my internet from connecting to a certain network when I turn on my computer

HI everyone, how do I delete an old wireless network from my airport so that when I turn on my computer it doesn't always connect to the wrong network?

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System Preferences > Network > Advanced and in Preferred Networks, delete that

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