An integrated circuit for streaming media over wireless networks is
disclosed. The integrated circuit includes a media module that is
designed to process media data. When non-media data is in, switching
means is provided to avoid the non-media data being processed in the
media module. One of important features in the integrated circuit is the
underlying designs that are capable of facilitating wireless
communication in different wireless networks. In one embodiment, a
baseband processor is provided to facilitate wireless communications in
more than one standard. The baseband processor is uniquely designed to
facilitate wireless communications in a Wi-Fi network as well as a WiMAX
network. As a result, same chips may be used to stream media data across
different wireless networks.