Stop Wi Fi from connecting automatically

I got the ATT Uverse, but want to connect to my computer by wire. Any time I start it connect Wi Fi automatically. I do not want that, I want to have an option that I will connect when I want to connect. I know that I can do WiFi off, but that is not a solution. I want my Wi Fi on, but not to have the check mark next to the ATT router. 
When I asked ATT, they said that they can checkk all muy files by accessing the computer throught the router and WiFi. Is that true? Can they access it and see all my files, its scary. What about the bank accounts?
Thanks,

Hi,
I've tried both of these, but it still doesn't work
When doing "Apple Menu / System Preferences / Users & Groups / Login Items ( you have to authenticate with your password)", I checked and there are no login items in my list.
By doing "Go to Safari / Preferences / General, Click on the third line where it says Safari opens with:  and select "A new window"., Instead of Safari automatically opening 2 tabs, It automatically opens 2 windows.
My fear is that it may be something with the pocket wifi from Vodafone I bought that made this problem.
Is there a way to re-install Safari instead? It may be the only solution I have left.
Else, I'll just bring it to the local apple store.

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