Initiate/End a PPP connection from an RPG program

I have a process that I must complete from within an RPG program.  I know
how I am going to complete most of the processes, with the exception of one.
Well -- here is the issue.
My processes are as follows:
Create an IFS file based on specific data -- done.
Check for a PPP connection - Not done
Start the PPP connection (right now to another iSeries) - not done
FTP the IFS file to another iSeries - Done
Disconnect the PPP connection - Not done

As you can see -- my weak point in the process is the starting/ending of the
PPP connection.

Does anyone have any ideas/examples of checking if the PPP connection is
open, initiating a PPP connection, and ending a PPP connection from an RPG
program?

I have looked in the communications API book, but I have not found what I
need.

Thanks

Mike



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